diploma 3 
Emily Haycock
SHC33.3.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes change.
A: Never ignore or excuse discrimination always address it at the time to let the person know you do not condone this type of behavior. To promote change you need to change people’s attitudes through education, encouraging them to think about people’s feelings and sharing experiences.
HSC0252.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene A: When I support an individual with personal care I always make sure this is done in the privacy of the bathroom or their bedroom. I make sure I close the windows and the doors as I always want to keep their dignity and respect. I make sure individuals put on a dressing gown or wear clothes before coming out of the bathroom to maintain their privacy and dignity. I reassure and talk to the individual throughout as come can become anxious during a bath or shower. I always check what support the individual needs and allow them time to do as much for them as they can. I work with a client who can become self conscious with certain aspects of personal care; I try to be sensitive to their needs.
2.8 Identify others who may be involved in supporting the individual to maintain personal hygiene
A: Others that may be involved in personal care can vary depending on the issues. Such as:
Individual themselves – can tell you what their needs are and how to support them.
Partner, friend, relatives – can provide information about the individual past preferences and needs. In some cases partners, family members and friends may also provide physical, emotional and financial support with personal care issues.
Continence advisor – can provide advice, information and equipment to deal with continence issues
Key/social worker – can provide access to equipment and financial support. Asssist the individual to understand and plan care/support
SHC33.3.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes change.
A: Never ignore or excuse discrimination always address it at the time to let the person know you do not condone this type of behavior. To promote change you need to change people’s attitudes through education, encouraging them to think about people’s feelings and sharing experiences.
HSC0252.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene A: When I support an individual with personal care I always make sure this is done in the privacy of the bathroom or their bedroom. I make sure I close the windows and the doors as I always want to keep their dignity and respect. I make sure individuals put on a dressing gown or wear clothes before coming out of the bathroom to maintain their privacy and dignity. I reassure and talk to the individual throughout as come can become anxious during a bath or shower. I always check what support the individual needs and allow them time to do as much for them as they can. I work with a client who can become self conscious with certain aspects of personal care; I try to be sensitive to their needs.
2.8 Identify others who may be involved in supporting the individual to maintain personal hygiene
A: Others that may be involved in personal care can vary depending on the issues. Such as:
Individual themselves – can tell you what their needs are and how to support them.
Partner, friend, relatives – can provide information about the individual past preferences and needs. In some cases partners, family members and friends may also provide physical, emotional and financial support with personal care issues.
Continence advisor – can provide advice, information and equipment to deal with continence issues
Key/social worker – can provide access to equipment and financial support. Asssist the individual to understand and plan care/support