An Organization Of Sense Scotland At A Respite Care...

Planning Stage Introduction to service and the chosen individual My work placement is within the Organisation of Sense Scotland working in a respite care facility supporting adults with a variety of complex needs. Our service offers a warm welcoming environment to each individual who stays here and we strive to provide a service that meets their needs, our service is a chance for individuals requiring care and support to get away from it all and whatever the choices are of the individuals in our care staff will put a plan in place to meet their needs, it is important that anyone requiring our support feels that they are valued and respected at all times regardless of their disability, race, age, gender†¦show more content†¦In line with The Data Protection Act 1998 to protect the confidentiality of my service user I will identify her with a different name. Carol is a 28 years old female who was born with Spina bifida which has resulted in her suffering from total paralysis of the legs and has also affected her bowels and ability to urinate leaving her doubly incontinent and dependant on catheterisation, Carol uses an electric wheelchair to enable her mobility and requires 2:1 care with daily living activities involving personal care, as well as her physical disability Carol also has learning disabilities due to a diagnosis of Hydrocephalus which is a result of excess fluid build up on the brain which causes pressure and can damage the brain, this is being treated with a shunt. Carol also has Oral-Dyspraxia and although she is able to communicate well staff need to ensure that they communicate at the required pace for her as she sometimes pauses for a while and speaks slowly, she also has limited vision as she wear a prosthetic eye and when communicating with Carol staff must hold things up to her right eye to enable her to see them properly. Although Carol depends on fulltime support she likes to maintain her independence as much as possible and it is important that staff encourage her to do so. Human Development, Psychology and Sociology When working in care it is