Ethics and Values for Care Workers

This comprehensive text highlights the ethical issues that arise for care workers, with a focus on potentially vulnerable client groups: elderly people, people with learning disabilities, and people with a mental illness. The book covers the core elements in the care worker's training: promoting anti-discriminatory practice; maintaining the confidentiality of information; promoting and supporting an individual's rights; acknowledging an individual's personal beliefs and identity; and supporting individuals through effective communication. Examples are used to relate the reader's experiences with those of the client group. Each chapter--supported by action exercises--presents case studies with appropriate problems and includes a summary of key points, so that the reader is encouraged to put this newly acquired knowledge into practice. This is a valuable text for every care worker and trainee.