Care Support

Assisting skills The role of the heath care follower in maintaining a safe and healthful environment for client. Comprehensive description of clients needs. My client is 77 year old art object with diabetes. He lives with his wife. My client is weak and depressed. He smokes cigarretes knowing that he is non allowed, he dont go out and the man is always grumpy. I dont know to more than about him ca substance abuse he never really talks save watch TV. He doesnt have a children but his wife looks after him.My task is to assist him with the ware, get ready all his toiletries out fronthand, support him to leave his stroller outside the door, make sure his feet is looked after well, make sure he wears a fresh, clean clothes e rattling time after his shower. Accurate realization of assistance requi expiration. As my client has reduced vision and weakness I help him with his morning shower. My task is to make sure he is safely washed, I observe everything corectly and report ever ything in the book for the nurse.My client use elderly walker with seat so everywhere he walks he is safe to induct down and rest for while even if its only short distance in the house. In the stool he sits on the chair and there is non switching bathroom mat as well. He has a very tick glasses be find of his reduced vision. Gentleman has to learn injections every day which gives him his wife. When I take in my client I make sure my hands are washed and I wear disposable apron and glows. I take my client to the bathroom which is nice and warm.He walks with his walker till there. I make sure all things out of his way so he dont bump into something hard cause he might not feel the pain that rump worn him to a serious injury. In the bathroom my client first brush his teeth. For man hygienics I check if his toothbrush is changed every three months and he has a docile one cause hard one toothbrush can take out gum tissue which might bring to infection. For the man safety I make s ure that shower is warm not hot cause that could wry out his scrape up which is not safe for diabetic. I use mild hower gel If there is any scratches on my clients skin I use soft soap and water to wash it off not alcohol or antiseptic hygiene creams. After his shower I put moisturising cream on my clients skin. People with diabetes are more susceptible to foot problem but spending some time carying of their feet on regular basis can help keep them healthy (G. Gardner, Dolores 2011). I keep my clients feet clean every day. I wash it daily with soft flannel and mild soap. I dont leave the man in shower too long cause too long soaking in the water only causes skin dry out more.I use soft towel to completely dry his feet remembering to dry between each and everyone of his toes. I never use moisturiser between his toes. I put applications programme only on the tops and bottoms of his feet. For my clients hygiene he wears every day clean socks, mostly 80% catton or wool which helps to absorb sweat and feet can breath. I always talk true everything I do so my client is in understanding about everything. The client has been complaining about bronchial asthma so I have forwarded this to the nurse and she has arranged doctor appointment for my client.Clear recommendations on effective course of action to better meet clients needs. My client is very grumpy man and he always say he dont want to do anything and he dont need anything. In the mean time he tries to do as much as he can himself. In the shower I wash his back and I look after his feet cause he cant lean down. All I can respect his with to do everything as quick as I can and get him out from shower as soon as I can. I always listen the gentleman cough as he is smoker and its unaccepted for a diabetic. I remind him that he should stop smoking.When he brush his teeth I have a look in the sink in case he has been spitting out blood to make sure his mouth hygiene is right. I observe his skin while shower is the re any red spots, swolling, scratches. I pay big attention on my clients feet, I look for blisters, cuts, scratches, calluses, corns, ingrowing toe nails or signs of infection. Also I look for white, moist, wrinkly skin especially between toes. If there is any hot spots it could be underlying infection or inflamation. I would report this to the nurse strait away. I always cover my client with clothes as soon as he is out his shower respecting his ignity. Im glad when my client tries to do as much as he can himself and always courage him to stay that way cause that keeps his self esteem. I always repect his privacy closing all blinds before shower. As my client is shy in front to me I respect his privacy and wash him quick but properly in the mean time. I always ask him does he has noticed any changes in his body since we last met. Evidence as reflection as a result on work experience. After my research I discovered that very important is to look after my clients feet if he is diabet ic.Cant miss out one bit. I in condition(p) that diabetics has much more than only low sugar levels and there is few types of diabetes. After my discovery about this illness I care about client with much more attention on smaller details which I would not know before. Trying to be a better healthcare assistant I have to develop my ability to let my client to make decisions and choice because its too easy to take care too much and take control not noticing that I take away my clients independence and self-woth. I have to promote independence as much as I can.Other look is grinning. Its so important to dont get sad face just looking at the client. If client is grumpy carer need strenght to dont get the same. Sometimes its difficult cause I know I go to my client with best intention but seems client doesnt appriciate. Thats where is need to learn to be strong and still smile and hope that my smile will make my client positive. References. Shoback edited by David G. Gardner, Dolores 2011, Greensparks basics clinical endocrinology (9th ed). New York McGrawhill Medical ppChapter 17.