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Main description:

Comprehensive textbook containing all major components of the revised NFQ Level 5 Community Health Services course (5M4468).

Demonstrates how carers can minimise the effects of ageing through interaction combined with best practice and care.

Illustrates how to care for and support people with a broad spectrum of needs, emphasising the importance of hands-on care in training.

Explains the historical context of disability, with emphasis on the hidden disability of mental illness and how its related experiences can lead to marginalisation and stigmatisation.

Provides an overview of dementia as experienced through the dimensions of health.

Places a significant focus on the importance of reflective practice and mentoring as methods of self-evaluation and skills development.

Communications section concentrates on therapeutic communications and the importance of understanding the legality of documentation in a care setting.

Issues related to work experience are discussed in the context of a care setting.

Written For:

NFQ Level 5 Community Health Services (5M4468)

NFQ Level 5 Healthcare Support (5M4339)

NFQ Level 5 Community Care (5M2786)


Contents:

1. Care Provision and Practice by Moira Burns

Models of health

Dimensions of health

Theories underpinning practice

Legislation and policies governing practice

Processes for assessing individuals' needs

Classification of disabilities

2. Understanding Ageing by Frankie O'Sullivan

Care of the older person

Ageing process and care settings

Caring for the older person with specific needs

Working with the older person

3. Disability Awareness by Rachel O'Sullivan

Historical background and context of disability and society

Exploring a range of physical, intellectual and sensory disabilities

Managing challenging behaviour

4. Equality and Disability by Frankie O'Sullivan

Introduction and legislation

Attitudes and barriers

Promoting equal opportunities

Promoting equality in care

Anti-discriminatory practice

Equality organisations

5. Understanding Mental Health by Frankie O'Sullivan

Mental health and illness

Historical context of mental illness, the current context, services and supports

Legislation

Causes of mental illness and framework for diagnosis

Common illnesses

Humanistic model for understanding mental illness

Treatment approaches

6. Therapeutic Communications: Knowledge for Community Care Assistants by Frankie O'Sullivan

The differences between professional and personal caring relationships

Attributes of effective helpers

Empathy and confidentiality

Attitudes and Attributions

Motivating skills for care workers

Empowerment

Advocacy and active listening

Barriers to communication

7. Work Experience by Moira Burns

The role of the community care assistant

Qualities, skills, attitudes of a CCA

Advocacy

Experiential learning

The importance of mentorship

Becoming a reflective practitioner


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9780717156276
Publisher: Macmillan Education (Gill & Macmillan Ltd)
Publication date: March, 2013
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 175.00 x 245.00 x 9.00
Weight: 331g
Availability: Contact supplier
Subcategories: General Practice

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