Describe the values and principles of care.

Rights, responsibilities and protection in care

Aim

This unit is about understanding and applying the values that underpin all care practice. It deals with the core principles of supporting the care, protection and well-being of individuals.

Outcome 1 Investigate values, rights and responsibilities

1.1 list the rights of the individual from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1.2 describe the national and organisational policies in relation to promoting rights of individuals in own workplace

1.3 describe the values and principles of care

1.4 explain how care values affect the responsibilities of the care worker

1.5 describe how care values may differ from those held by other people

1.6 describe how conflicts and issues caused by differing values may be overcome

1.7 explain how to deal with comments and complaints.

Outcome 2 Describe the rights, needs and responsibilities of the individual

2.1 describe ways of finding out about an individuals needs, rights and preferences

2.2 describe ways to encourage people to take as much control over their lives as possible

2.3 state why it is important to check for changes in an individuals condition and circumstances

2.4 describe how the use of risk assessments may protect people whilst respecting their views and choices

2.5 describe ways of supporting people to understand their needs, rights and responsibilities.