Caring for the Person with Dementia
The Skills for Care knowledge set for adult social care.
This workbook is based on the Skills for Care knowledge set for dementia care. They are intended to be used by employers for in-house training courses, training providers, publishers and awarding bodies. Knowledge sets can be used separately or alongside the Common Induction Standards as part of a care worker's continuing professional development. This will enable workers to develop new skills, improve self-confidence, support their transition between different service settings and work in accordance with current good practice. Caring for the Person with Dementia offers the necessary training and guidance for newly appointed workers and their employers through the induction process to ensure they meet the appropriate standards to work with people with dementia. The chapters of this training manual are based on the four main areas of the Skills for Care knowledge set. These are:- 1.Support of individuals with dementia 2.Roles, responsibilities and boundaries 3.Defining dementia 4.Legislation and guidance relevant to individuals with dementia These knowledge set are priced at £19.95 and are available from www.olm-pavilion.co.uk /trainingmaterials or an order form can be requested over the 0844 880 5061.
Date Added: December 3rd 2009