Theory of my one to one role-play
Touch
Touching another person can send messages of care and affection but on the other hand it can send messages of domination or sexual interest. A carer should never touch a service user without their consent. This is why I made sure I had Mrs Jones’ permission to touch her before I did so. Before I helped her put her pyjamas on I asked her if she wanted me to do so and since she gave me permission to touch her I helped her get into her pyjamas. Mrs Jones got a bit upset, as her daughter hadn’t visited her so I took my hand and placed it on top of hers as a sign of comfort. It let her know that I was there for her, to comfort her. When it the time came for Mrs Jones to get into to bed I helped her up by holding onto her arm gently and slowly walking over to the bed with her. This shows her that I am the to support her and help her when she needs it. I did not have her permission to do so but I took the assumption that she needed help, as she cannot walk by herself.