Demonstrate that their actions promote person centred values including: individuality, independence, privacy, partnership, choice, dignity, respect, rights – DSDWEB: FREE STUDY GUIDES FOR CARE QUALIFICATIONS

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5.7a Demonstrate that their actions promote person centred values including: individuality , independence, privacy, partnership, choice, dignity, respect, rights (Care Certificate, Standard 5: Work in a person-centred way)

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In your day-to-day work, you should be able to demonstrate that you use person-centred approaches and promote person-centred values.

Here is a list of some person-centred values, along with examples of how you may promote them:

Person-centred value	Action that demonstrates this
Individuality	Being non-judgmental Encouraging individuals to choose their own clothes
Independence	Encouraging individuals to do things for themselves rather than doing things for them
Privacy	Knocking and requesting access before entering an individual's room or home Respecting an individual's wishes to have time alone
Partnership	Collaborating with an individual on their care plan Helping an individual stick to a diet devised by their dietitian
Choice	Asking an individual what they want to have for dinner Respecting and supporting an individuals decision even if you do not personally agree with it
Dignity	Explaining what you are going to do before commencing personal care Always asking for consent
Respect	Addressing an individual by their preferred name
Rights	Explaining to an individual their right to complain if they are not happy with the service provided