Caring Communication

Question 1

What is caring?

Answer 1

• The overarching and primary concept to the HCA curriculum
• Involves an approach to caregiving practice that is person-centred.
• The idea that each individual who is the recipient of care is unique
Remember, a one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving is never appropriate.

Question 2

Caring means……..

Answer 2

…means having concern for the Dignity, Independence, Preferences, Privacy, and Safety of clients and their families at all times.

Question 3

What are the components of caring behaviours?

Answer 3

Compassion and Concern
• connects us to the other person

Awareness and Acquaintanceship
• sensitive to self and the other person; know what makes them unique and what is important to them

Respect and Responsibility
• dignity of the other; commit to excellence in practice
Experience and exploration
• how it feels to be cared for; what it means
• to give and receive care

Question 4

How would you show care in your personal vs. Professional life?

Answer 4

Safety
Dignity/Respect/Comfort
Medical Asepsis
Body mechanics
Organization
Responsibility/ Accountability