So You Want to Be a Carer: An Honest Chat About the Reality of Care - Softcover

So You Want to Be a Carer : An Honest Chat About the Reality of Care

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - About the BookSo You Want to Be a Carer is a down-to-earth guide for anyone thinking about starting a career in care, or anyone who has already taken their first steps into the job and wants a little more guidance along the way.Written as though you're sitting down having a chat with an experienced carer, this book takes you through the realities of care - the rewarding moments, the difficult days, the things nobody quite tells you when you first start, and the small things that can make a huge difference to the person you're supporting.From person-centred care, communication and safeguarding to professional boundaries, teamwork, difficult situations and looking after yourself, this book covers the practical and human side of being a carer.You'll learn about: - What being a carer is really about- Building respectful relationships with the people you support- Communication and working as part of a team- Safeguarding and recognising when something isn't right- Maintaining professional boundaries- Dealing with families and difficult conversations- What to do when things don't go to plan- Looking after yourself while caring for others- The importance of dignity, independence and choice- Becoming the kind of carer you would want for yourselfBut this isn't just a list of rules and procedures.It's a conversation.Because care isn't simply about completing tasks. It's about people.It's about walking into someone's home and remembering that you're walking into their life.Whether you're considering becoming a carer, you're starting your first care job, or you've already been working in care and want a reminder of why the job matters, So You Want to Be a Carer is here to sit beside you, talk honestly about the job and hopefully make you feel a little more prepared for the journey ahead. Artikel-Nr. 9798191535302

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