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Personal perspectives on the Care Workforce Pathway

Social Care

She feels fortunate to have a good home care provider and explains how identifying the right values and behaviours are crucial. As it is, the care worker who sees me in the morning at 7.00am very often also helps to me bed, many hours later. Care workers need to be recognised and valued more.

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Connecting to People Living With Dementia

Relias

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. Supportive communication techniques Listening to the person and offering empathy with the situation is essential.

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Connecting to People With Dementia

Relias

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. Supportive communication techniques Listening to the person and offering empathy with the situation is essential.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

For example, I ensure the person has all the relevant information to make the decision for example: financial advocacy, support services within the community, medical condition/prognosis; effects of medication; activities of daily living assessments,; details of care home; risks in returning home; care options, etc.

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Microlearning in Healthcare Training: Enhancing Skills and Empowering Professionals

Relias

Front-line staff in post-acute care settings are constantly on the go — from room to room in a skilled nursing facility or from home to home, caring for people with various needs.