Chapter 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What should support workers be familiar with?
Support workers should be familiar with the scope of practice identified by educational standards and employer policies in their province or territory.
What is the responsibility of a support worker when performing a delegated task?
Support workers are responsible for following the correct steps to ensure client safety when performing a delegated task.
What is the current trend in the Canadian health care system?
The current trend is to decrease hospital costs and increase community-based services.
What is the demand for support workers related to?
There is an ever-growing demand for support workers due to the increase of home- and community-based programs.
What are community-based services?
Community-based services include health care and support services provided outside of a facility in settings such as schools, community health centres, doctors’ offices, home care agencies, day programs, and live-in facilities.
Who may support workers work for?
Support workers may work directly for a client or the client’s family, who select and supervise their own support workers.
How may clients pay for support workers?
Clients may pay support workers from their own resources or may receive funding assistance from their province.
What are facility-based services?
Facility-based services include health care and support services provided within facilities such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
What is true about the challenges of service settings?
There are positive aspects as well as challenges associated with any type of service setting.
What should a support worker consider when choosing a workplace setting?
A support worker should consider many factors, including the philosophy of care of the agency and punctuality.
Why is the philosophy of care important for a support worker?
It is important because the philosophy of care should align with the support worker’s own beliefs and values.
What is a practical consideration for a support worker regarding workplace attendance?
A support worker should consider whether they will be able to arrive at their workplace punctually.
A current trend in the Canadian health care system is to:
C. Focus on providing more community-based services
Home care is an example of:
A. A community-based service
Which work setting provides acute care?
D. Hospitals
Which work setting may provide subacute care?
B. Long-term care facilities
What type of service aims to provide a temporary break to family caregivers?
C. Respite services
Which of the following is an example of a live-in facility?
D. Assisted-living facility
Who generally resides in retirement facilities?
Residents in retirement facilities generally include: A. People with mental impairment B. Young adults with physical or other disabilities C. Frail older persons with multiple health problems D. Older persons with limited care needs
What do residents in long-term care facilities generally require?
Residents in long-term care facilities generally require: A. 24-hour nursing care and support services B. Supervision and limited support services
In which setting is maintaining a homelike atmosphere especially important?
A. Hospital
B. Doctor’s office
C. Community day program
D. Long-term care facility
