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Chapter 1 The Role of the Support Worker
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Role of the Support Worker z
z
z
To assist clients to accomplish the tasks of everyday living so that they can get on with their lives A variety of assistance may be required for some, and very little for others Includes personal care, home management, family responsibilities, and social and recreational activities
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 2
Role of the Support Worker (Cont’d) z
Ultimate goal of support work: to improve the client’s quality of life ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Provide care in a kind, sensitive and understanding manner. Use discretion (responsible judgement). Honour the client’s right to confidentiality. Display empathy (having an understanding of another person’s emotions).
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 3
1
Support Work Across Canada z z
The client is always the focus of care. There are differences in educational programs, work settings, job responsibilities, and terms used to describe support workers across Canada. ¾
All work to meet the client’s needs.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 4
Settings for Support Work z z z
z z z z z
Facility-based setting – Hospitals Rehabilitation and subacute care agencies Complex, chronic or long-term care centres (nursing homes, nursing facilities, nursing centres, 24-hour care) Community-based setting Mental health centres Home care agencies Hospices Health care systems Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 5
PSW Responsibilities z
Personal care – assisting with ADL (activities of daily living) ¾
z
z
Eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, moving and positioning, ambulating
Provide for the client’s safety and physical comfort Not responsible for deciding what should or should not be done; must observe and report changes in client’s behaviour
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 6
2
Responsibilities z
z
z
Support nurses and other health care professionals by following the established care plan and implementing the care. Consult with other health care professionals in order to provide care. Variety of housekeeping tasks
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 7
People You Support z z
z
z
Patient – person receiving care in a hospital Resident – person living in a residential facility Client – general term for all people receiving health care or support services Remember – every person is unique
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 8
Caring for Individuals z z z z z z z z
Older adults People with disabilities People with medical problems People having surgery People with mental health problems People needing rehabilitation Mothers, newborns, children People requiring special care Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 9
3
The Health Care Team z
z
z
Group of people working together to meet the client’s needs Includes professionals with a variety of skills and knowledge The support worker is an important member of the health care team.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 10
Regulated Workers z z
A regulated profession is self-governing. It has a professional organization called a college, which sets education and licence requirements. It establishes the scope of practice, codes of ethics, and standards of conduct for its members.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 11
Unregulated Workers z
z
z z
An unregulated profession does not have a professional college. There are no official requirements for educational programs. No code of ethics Support workers are unregulated workers.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 12
4
Scope of Practice z
z
To protect the client from harm, you must know what you can do, what you cannot do, and the legal limits of your role. Never perform a function or task that you have not been trained to do or that is beyond legal limits.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 13
Sources of Information about Scope of Practice z z z
Your educational program Your employer’s policies Your supervisor ¾
An RN (registered nurse) is licensed and regulated by the province to maintain overall responsibility for planning and provision of care.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 14
Scope of Practice z
RN (registered nurse): ¾
z
Assesses, develops nursing plans, implements and evaluates care, and carries out physician’s orders
An RN is usually a team leader of health care team consisting of the: ¾ ¾ ¾
RPN (Registered Practical Nurse)/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Support worker Assistive personnel – other health care professionals Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 15
5
Support Worker Supervisor z
z z
Support workers my be supervised by RN or RPN/LPN Or may be hired directly by clients You must be aware of the tasks and procedures you can perform as a support worker.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 16
Being a Professional z
z
z
Demonstrate respect for others, commitment, competence and appropriate behaviour, professional appearance. Be cheerful, friendly, work when scheduled, perform tasks competently, and help others. Show enthusiasm, consideration, honesty. ¾ ¾
Box 1-1: Statements that Show Negative Attitude (p. 14) Box 1-2: Practices for Professional Appearance (p. 14)
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 17
Confidentiality z
z
z z z
Respect and guard personal and private information about another person. Only share information to the health care team member involved in the client’s care. Never talk with a client about another client. Avoid talking about co-workers. Do not discuss work issues/client care outside the work area.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 18
6
Compassionate Care z
z
z
Compassion – caring about another person’s misfortune/suffering Caring – having concern for the dignity, independence, preference, privacy and safety of client and their families Treating people with respect, kindness and understanding
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 19
DIPPS z z
z z
z
Dignity – state of feeling worthy or valued Independence – allow client to do what they want or can Preference – allow client to make choices Privacy – client’s body and affairs are private from viewing by others Safe – to be free from hazards and feel secure about care provided
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 20
Decision Making z
Support workers make many decisions during their day. ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Consider priorities – DIPPS Consider the client’s viewpoint Consider your scope of practice – your limits Consider your supervisor’s viewpoint and guidance
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 21
7
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Role of the Support Worker z
z
z
To assist clients to accomplish the tasks of everyday living so that they can get on with their lives A variety of assistance may be required for some, and very little for others Includes personal care, home management, family responsibilities, and social and recreational activities
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 2
Role of the Support Worker (Cont’d) z
Ultimate goal of support work: to improve the client’s quality of life ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Provide care in a kind, sensitive and understanding manner. Use discretion (responsible judgement). Honour the client’s right to confidentiality. Display empathy (having an understanding of another person’s emotions).
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 3
1
Support Work Across Canada z z
The client is always the focus of care. There are differences in educational programs, work settings, job responsibilities, and terms used to describe support workers across Canada. ¾
All work to meet the client’s needs.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 4
Settings for Support Work z z z
z z z z z
Facility-based setting – Hospitals Rehabilitation and subacute care agencies Complex, chronic or long-term care centres (nursing homes, nursing facilities, nursing centres, 24-hour care) Community-based setting Mental health centres Home care agencies Hospices Health care systems Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 5
PSW Responsibilities z
Personal care – assisting with ADL (activities of daily living) ¾
z
z
Eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, moving and positioning, ambulating
Provide for the client’s safety and physical comfort Not responsible for deciding what should or should not be done; must observe and report changes in client’s behaviour
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 6
2
Responsibilities z
z
z
Support nurses and other health care professionals by following the established care plan and implementing the care. Consult with other health care professionals in order to provide care. Variety of housekeeping tasks
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 7
People You Support z z
z
z
Patient – person receiving care in a hospital Resident – person living in a residential facility Client – general term for all people receiving health care or support services Remember – every person is unique
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 8
Caring for Individuals z z z z z z z z
Older adults People with disabilities People with medical problems People having surgery People with mental health problems People needing rehabilitation Mothers, newborns, children People requiring special care Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 9
3
The Health Care Team z
z
z
Group of people working together to meet the client’s needs Includes professionals with a variety of skills and knowledge The support worker is an important member of the health care team.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 10
Regulated Workers z z
A regulated profession is self-governing. It has a professional organization called a college, which sets education and licence requirements. It establishes the scope of practice, codes of ethics, and standards of conduct for its members.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 11
Unregulated Workers z
z
z z
An unregulated profession does not have a professional college. There are no official requirements for educational programs. No code of ethics Support workers are unregulated workers.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 12
4
Scope of Practice z
z
To protect the client from harm, you must know what you can do, what you cannot do, and the legal limits of your role. Never perform a function or task that you have not been trained to do or that is beyond legal limits.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 13
Sources of Information about Scope of Practice z z z
Your educational program Your employer’s policies Your supervisor ¾
An RN (registered nurse) is licensed and regulated by the province to maintain overall responsibility for planning and provision of care.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 14
Scope of Practice z
RN (registered nurse): ¾
z
Assesses, develops nursing plans, implements and evaluates care, and carries out physician’s orders
An RN is usually a team leader of health care team consisting of the: ¾ ¾ ¾
RPN (Registered Practical Nurse)/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Support worker Assistive personnel – other health care professionals Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 15
5
Support Worker Supervisor z
z z
Support workers my be supervised by RN or RPN/LPN Or may be hired directly by clients You must be aware of the tasks and procedures you can perform as a support worker.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 16
Being a Professional z
z
z
Demonstrate respect for others, commitment, competence and appropriate behaviour, professional appearance. Be cheerful, friendly, work when scheduled, perform tasks competently, and help others. Show enthusiasm, consideration, honesty. ¾ ¾
Box 1-1: Statements that Show Negative Attitude (p. 14) Box 1-2: Practices for Professional Appearance (p. 14)
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 17
Confidentiality z
z
z z z
Respect and guard personal and private information about another person. Only share information to the health care team member involved in the client’s care. Never talk with a client about another client. Avoid talking about co-workers. Do not discuss work issues/client care outside the work area.
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 18
6
Compassionate Care z
z
z
Compassion – caring about another person’s misfortune/suffering Caring – having concern for the dignity, independence, preference, privacy and safety of client and their families Treating people with respect, kindness and understanding
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 19
DIPPS z z
z z
z
Dignity – state of feeling worthy or valued Independence – allow client to do what they want or can Preference – allow client to make choices Privacy – client’s body and affairs are private from viewing by others Safe – to be free from hazards and feel secure about care provided
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 20
Decision Making z
Support workers make many decisions during their day. ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
Consider priorities – DIPPS Consider the client’s viewpoint Consider your scope of practice – your limits Consider your supervisor’s viewpoint and guidance
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Canada, a division of Reed Elsevier Canada, Ltd.
Slide 21
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