Task A
List 2 standards for the following:
Confidentiality and sharing information:
Data Protection act 1998
Not to discus personal information about a member of staff/resident with another member of staff or resident
Equality and diversity
Sex discrimination act 1975
Equal pay act
Health and safety
Regular manual handling training
Heath and safety at work act 1974
Personal development
On-going training
Care Standards Act 2000
Safeguarding and protection
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Protecting and keeping all residents safe while in the care home
Explain what a PDP is and what it should include
PDP is a structured and supported process undertaken by an individual to reflect upon their own learning, performance and/or achievement and to plan for their personal, educational and career development.
A PDP should include the following?
◾Your Dreams
◾Your Values
◾Your Ideal Life
◾Your Ideal Personality
◾Your Goals
◾Your Path To Get There
Identify 3 people who might be involved in providing and feedback for a personal development plan
Managers
The individual can take a PDP course
The most senior employees
List 3 different ways your own learning and development might be supported
Taking extra courses
Training
Researching through books or the internet
List 4 different ways that a personal development plan may benefit your learning and development
You will gain credibility with the residents. People accept advice from those in a position to offer it.
You will have greater empathy for the residents. You will see the manner in which their obstacles are similar to the ones you overcame.
You will be more effective at shaping their perspectives. You have seen it first hand.
You will be happier, generally, and therefore a more pleasant and open person to be around.
Task B
Case study
If Jenna doesn’t agree with this resident’s ways and feel