The Roles and Responsibilities of the Support Worker

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Across
  1. 5. The process of restoring a person to the highest possible level of functioning through the use of therapy, exercise, or other methods. p. 10
  2. 7. psychiatric nurse (RPN)   A nurse who is educated and registered in his or her own province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs relate to mental, emotional, and developmental health. p. 12
  3. 8. practical nurse (RPN)   See licensed practical nurse (LPN). p. 13
  4. 9. practice review   A review and self-evaluation of care provided with the goal of identifying ways to improve clinical performance and caregiving. p. 13
  5. 12. care   Care that demonstrates concern for the dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of clients and their families at all times. Also known as compassionate care or person-centred care. p. 16
  6. 13. To speak or act on behalf of another person or group of people. p. 3
  7. 15. An acronym for the six principles of client-centred care (also known as compassionate care or person-centred care):   dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, and safety. p. 16
  8. 17. nurse (RN)   A health care provider who is licensed and regulated by the province or territory to maintain overall responsibility for the planning and provision of client care. p. 13
  9. 19. care   See client-centred care. p. 16
  10. 20. The ability to recognize, perceive, and have an understanding of another person’s emotions by seeing things from his or her viewpoint. p. 3
  11. 22. activities of daily living (IADLs)   The complex skills needed to successfully live independently. p. 4
  12. 24. thinking   The ability to think clearly and logically, using reflection and reason, based on knowledge obtained from experience, observation, or education. p. 13
  13. 26. Respecting, guarding, and using discretion in regard to personal and private information about another person. p. 14
  14. 27. reintegration   See social support. p. 3
  15. 29. A person living in a live-in facility (often called a long-term care facility). p. 9
Down
  1. 1. support   Equipping a person with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully live independently outside an institution. Also known as social reintegration. p. 3
  2. 2. A general term for any person receiving care or support services in a community setting:   hospital patients, facility residents, and clients in the community. p. 9
  3. 3. care providers (UCPs)   A broad term applied to staff members who assist nurses and other health care providers in giving care. p. 10
  4. 4. of practice   The limit and extent of a health care worker’s role as determined by your province’s educational standards and your employer’s policies in order to protect clients from harm. Scope of practice in a health care field varies from province to province and employer to employer. p. 12
  5. 6. The state of feeling worthy, valued, and respected. p. 15
  6. 10. An approach to work that demonstrates respect for others, commitment, competence, and appropriate behaviour. p. 14
  7. 11. A person receiving care in a hospital setting. Also known as a client. p. 9
  8. 14. The use of responsible judgement to avoid causing distress or embarrassment to a person. p. 14
  9. 16. of daily living (ADLs)   Self-care activities people perform daily to remain independent and to function in society. p. 4
  10. 18. worker   A health care worker who provides services to people, both in facilities and in the community, who need help with their daily activities. p. 3
  11. 21. Concern for clients’ and their families’ dignity, independence, preferences, privacy, and safety at all times. True caring requires honesty, sensitivity, comforting, discretion, and respect while showing this concern. p. 16
  12. 23. care nurse   A primary care nurse is responsible for the ongoing management of the health of a client. Duties include liaising with other health care team members, the client, and her or his family. p. 13
  13. 25. practical nurse (LPN)   A health care provider licensed and regulated by the province or territory to carry out nursing techniques and provide client care. Known as a registered practical nurse (RPN) in Ontario. p. 13
  14. 28. facility   A facility that provides living accommodations and services; includes assisted-living facilities, long-term care facilities, group homes, and retirement residences. p. 9