Course Overview
Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker
Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team
Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care
Apply knowledge gained to plan and meet the needs of the individual client
Explore the need for personal planning and growth
Plan strategies to improve own personal development
Reflect on personal effectiveness as a care worker to include own strengths and weaknesses
Reflect on relationships with clients, relatives and multidisciplinary team
members and interpersonal issues that arise in care work
This programme module aims to provide a learner with the personal knowledge, skills and
competence to work effectively in a care setting. It aims to promote good practice and respect for
diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work