unit 2 Flashcards
what is care? 6cs
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and the protection of someone or something
what is competence? 6cs
ability to deliver care successfully
what is compassion? 6cs
sympathy and concern for the misfortunate of others
what is courage? 6cs
being able to do the right thing for people and speaking up for them even if its difficult
what is communication? 6cs
being able to give and receive information
what is commitment? 6cs
putting the needs of others as your highest priority
what is duty of care? values of care
the legal requirement of workers to protect the individual in their care
what is safeguarding? values of care
protecting individuals from harm and abuse
what is dignity? values of care
not embarrassing a person
what is rights? values of care
the things individuals are entitled to
what is respect? values of care
showing regard for the feelings of others
what is confidentiality? values of care
keeping personal information private
what is independence? values of care
being able to do things for yourself
what is person centred practice? values of care
focussing on the specific needs of an individual
what is a practitioner? values of care
a person who works in health and social care
what are collaborates? values of care
works with other people
what are administers? values of care
giving medication
what is diagnose? values of care
identify what is wrong with somebody
what is treat? values of care
to deal with the problem
what is nutritional advice?
telling people what to eat and why
what is partnership? values of care
a group of people working together
what is holistic? values of care
all if the parts of something
what is wellbeing? values of care
being comfortable, safe and healthy
what is under pin? values of care
support from below
what is development? values of care
gettting bigger or better at something or maturing
what is continuing professional development (cpd)
the learning and developing you do throughout your career-both personal and professional skills
what is skill?
the ability to do specific tasks well
what are attributes?
qualities or characteristics a person has
what is behaviour?
the way in which someone acts
what is reflective practice?
looking back at how you’ve done and seeing what you did well and what you could do better
what is a nurse?
collaborates with teams to plan patients care, monitors and records the individuals health status, administers medication
what is a doctor?
diagnoses and treats physical and mental health conditions
what is a paramedic?
responds to emergency calls in the community, assesses the individual, provides life saving medical intervention
what is a physiotherapist?
assesses and supports individuals affected by injury, illness or disability, uses tailored exercise programmes, gives manual therapy, gives advice
what is an occupational therapist?
assesses and supports an individuals physical, psychological, social and environmental needs, provides adaptations
what is a dentist?
assesses oral health, provides dental treatment
what is a dietitan?
assesses and provides nutritional advice, promotes a balanced diet
what is a health visitor?
supports and promotes health and development of children and families
what is a pharmacist?
dispenses medicine, advices on health issues
what is a social worker?
works in partnership to assess and support individuals, safeguards and protects from harm
what is a care assistant?
provides holistic care to meet the individuals needs
what is a speech and language therapist?
provides support for individuals with communication difficulties, supports individuals with eating, drinking and swallowing problems
what is an outreach worker?
provides practical support to those who might not necessarily volunteer to come and use a service
what is a family support worker?
establishes relationships with individuals and families in need
what is an activities coordinator?
organises activities for individuals or groups to support
