False
T/F : It is my responsibility as a caregiver to put the health and safety of my client over my own
True
T/F: It is my duty as a caregiver to support and encourage the independence and dignity of my client
True
T/F: Adult family homes are small homes in a residential neighborhood th...
T/F : It is my responsibility as a caregiver to put the health and safety of my client over my own
True
T/F: It is my duty as a caregiver to support and encourage the independence and dignity of my client
True
T/F: Adult family homes are small homes in a residential neighborhood that are licensed to care for 2-6
people
False
T/F: Home care aides are responsible for making changes to the client's care plan
True
T/F: Most clients prefer to live in their own home and maintain independence and dignity
True
T/F: Memory loss is not a sign of healthy aging
,True
T/F: All clients have a care plan
True
T/F: Common client injuries include fractures in the hip, vertebrae, pelvis, wrist or collarbone from falls
False
T/F: All people in advanced age are sick, lonely and senile
True
T/F: Your responsibility as a home care aide is to report and document any concerns you have about a
client's change in health
True
T/F: Social workers help the client and their family cope with problems they are facing by connecting
them with various support resources
Developmental Disability
A lifelong condition that begins before the age of 18 and significantly limits the person in behavioral,
learning, language, or physical areas of their life
A small home in a residential neighborhood that is licensed to care for 2-6 people
Guardian / DPOA
Responsible for making healthcare and financial decisions when the client is not able to do so. Take
actions that they believe are the actions or choices the client would make for themselves
Negotiated Service Agreement / Negotiated Care Plan
Another name for the care plan
My negative personality traits.
What is NOT on a One-Page Profile?
Bias
A tendency, trend, inclination, feeling or opinion that is not necessarily grounded in fact
, 3 Components:
1. Positive Personality Traits
2. Answer the question: "What is important to me?"
3. Info on how to best support the person and what makes them unique
What is on a One-Page Profile?
No, this is not person-first language.
Is this person-first language?
I'm glad disabled people have so many services
No, this is not person-first language.
Is this person-first language?
Mary is mentally disabled.
Yes, this is person-first language.
Is this person-first language?
Sam is a person with dementia.
True
T/F: When talking about someone living with a condition or disability, it is important not to use
subjective terms such as victim of, suffering from, or afflicted with as they have negative implications.
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