This training manual is designed specifically for residential and day care staff who work with older people. Topics covered in the manual are closely linked to the new requirements for training in social care work as outlined in the TOPSS induction and foundation standards. Each of the chapters contains exercises, case studies, a reading list and a simple discussion of the relevant theory. The key areas covered include:the principles of carethe role of the care workerthe needs of older peoplecare planning and risk assessmenteffective communication and recordingsupervisiondealing with challenging behaviourdeath and dying abuse.The resource's large format, photocopiable materials and jargon-free language make it a rich source of material not only for managers and supervisors in residential and day care settings, but also for training officers and direct trainers. Emphasising experiential learning and designed to draw on the practical experience of the reader or training participant, it is also suitable for self-training and for NVQ coordinators, assessors and candidates.
Acknowledgments. Glossary. Foreword, Luke Bond. 1. Training Care Workers and Using the Manual. 2. Principles of Care. 3. Role of the Care Worker. 4. Needs of Older People. 5. Care Planning. 6. Risk Assessment. 7. Effective Communication. 8. Recording. 9. Supervision. 10. Dealing with Challenging Behaviours. 11. Death, Dying and Bereavement. 12. Abuse. References. Appendix 1. BVS Videos. Appendix 2. Organisations. Index.
'This large format (A4) book contains materials for use in training sessions for staff in residential and day care settings. It can be used in conjunction with a series of training videos and CD Roms, but is not limited to this. It links closely to the standards set out by the Training Organisation for Personal Social Services (Topss), fitting closely with the requirements of NVQs...the handbook clearly reflects Jacki Pritchard's extensive experience in training, as well her expertise in the area of risk and abuse. It will be a helpful and accessible adjunct for many trainers and managers.' -Professional Social Work 'This manual is aimed at care workers for older people in residential and day care...This book is readable, thorough and well researched. The material is useful to anyone who cares for older people.' - Ageing Matters 'Jacki Pritchard will be known to readers for having written on issues about training and older people and for also being a trainer and social worker herself. She draws on this experience to good effecting producing a manual with accessible language and brimming with case studies, exercises and other resources. The manual is in a large format and photocopiable. It would be my guess that managers in care homes and day centres will be delighted to see this manual.' -Community Care
