Five potential risks to yourself and others involved in direct personal care?!
Question:
Five potential risks to yourself and others involved in direct personal care?
based on working with people who have learning disabilties
Answers:
It depends on the case/person you are working with... I've done direct care for the sweetest and gentlest of people and those that have tried to attack me with a knife.... If you have good training and work support it shouldn't be a problem..
* Pay attention to the training you have it for a reason...
* Don't assume that the client will just settle down.
* Don't be afraid to call 911 or other emergency number
* Don't turn your back
* Don't make promises to client you can't keep...