For example, during one of my placements, one of the patients has been isolated from the others because of her noisy behaviour. Sometimes Miss Florence body language reflects on her emotions which could be positive and negative. On that particular day, Miss Florence body language did not seem to be positive and approachable. She was quiet and was not prepared to communicate with the nurse like she normally does when she is being checked. She was not giving any eye contact and her facing was looking down. I then approached her with attentive manner and asked her how her morning has been.
Using my communication skills which I learned to create a friendly atmosphere, enabling her to communicate. However, she was more interested in the outside world, which drew my attention that she might be feeling lonely and isolated. Therefore had a conversation with her about how things were done in the olden days. Which made her not eliminate but include. Throughout the communication process, I made sure that her message was listened carefully and understood by me to show effective communication.
As student, I am very confident using ICT to access information on the internet and also produce text documents. With skills, I have the knowledge to use routine software for
- my research
- preparing for my assignments
- presentations
- presenting numerical information on excel and also
- restoring data
In my work placements, I have observed care workers using specialist equipment’s. Therefore I have some knowledge when it comes to using hoist in residential homes. However, this knowledge could be developed more in order to be more efficient when specialist equipment’s such as the hoist.
In health and social care setting, it is very important to have research skills. For this course, as student we need to carry out research for all assignments in all units. So, I have the basic understanding of research principles, so I can obtain information to complete assignments effectively. For example in Unit 22, I carried out a primary research to find views and opinions about animal experimentation and whether people think animals should have the right as human beings. I used both qualitative data and quantitative data. For all my assignments, involves secondary research. For example books, the internet, journals, newspapers and leaflets. However, it is important to check that all the secondary sources we use are valid and reliable.
Current ability to show good practice
in Health and Social Care
Policies and procedures are what differentiate each workplace. Every workplace should develop and implement policies and procedures which are relevant to the individual workplace incorporating the legislation from the 2 statements. For example, a newspaper shop would have a different set of polices than a care home because there are different takes being carried out by the staff. These regulations need to be followed by every employee and employer, to promote Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care Workplace
During my experience in all my placements, I noticed that in order to provide good quality care for clients, employee’s needs to follow legislation, codes of practise and more importantly respect the care value base. Through my experience, I have developed the ability to show good practise in health and social care. As, I am eager to work in health and social care settings; I always follow relevant legislations and more importantly the care value base. For the reason that it ensures that clients have the right to feel valued as a person and to be able to maintain their dignity and not having to be mistreated because of their circumstances.
SMART targets
The definition of ‘SMART’ targets varies but a common understanding of the method is detailed below:
S – Specific: State exactly what you want to achieve
M – Measurable: Set measurable targets to clearly prove you’ve reached your goal
A – Achievable (or Attainable): Set targets you can reach in the plan’s duration
R – Realistic: Is something you can really take action on?
T – Time-related: Set a deadline
Evaluation on how personal learning and
Development may benefit others
As an individual, I have learnt from my skills and experiences in work placements by knowing and understanding myself better and preparing myself for success. Due to the fact that in health and social care setting, as an individual you need to give more importance to the people you work with during placements because every person we come in contact with has something to offer and from their own experiences we can also benefit form their skills.
As learner, I believe that my knowledge and skills can benefit others around me. All the skills that I have learned and developed can help others when I go in to the professional world. For example the communications skills that I obtained in unit 1 will enable be to communicate with a patient in a complex situation. During, group work, I can contribute by using my skills and knowledge, which will influence their learning and will also value their own learning and strive to enhance their education.
I have my own weaknesses when it comes to my personal learning and development as an individual due to the fact that can sometimes get influence by my peers in a negative way because they can destruct me from learning and make me less motivated to corporate in the subject matter, which can have poor impact on other people’s learning.
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care
