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9 th Annual DSW Conference Melbourne, 18-19 th November 2009 A Simple Case of Positive Self Presentation? More than just a carer: A career that makes a difference liz.matthews@tipping.org.au Written by Liz Matthews, Colin Rawlings, Karen
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Written by Liz Matthews, Colin Rawlings, Karen Turner and Pauline Bowman. Edited and Revised Second Edition by Liz Matthews
Support Workers are considered as Carers…
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Direct Support Workers are considered as Carers …
worst enemies in the way we communicate and represent the work we do to others ….
Direct Support Workers are considered as Carers …..
worst enemies in the way we communicate and represent the work we do to others ….
when discussing with others what we do on a day to day basis ….
Disability Support Worker Carer Personal Care Assistant
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Driver – Wanted a career change – something different
Driver – Wanted a career change – something different
disability field was through family
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Driver – Wanted a career change – something different
disability field was through family
was a family member
looking after and doing everything!
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It’s about caring for , looking after and doing everything ! Interview – Personal cares and wiping someone else’s Bum …… NO WAY !
looking after and doing everything!
and wiping someone else’s bum! NO WAY
Bum Wiping
Hesitant
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support and promote the dignity of a person with a disability
support and promote the dignity of a person with a disability
& live an ordinary life within my community
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support and promote the dignity of a person with a disability
& live an ordinary life within my community
to the best of ones ability
presentation is to show how we can foster a culture change
Make Choices
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presentation is to show how we can foster a culture change
Make Choices Choose Goals Reach Potential
presentation is to show how we can foster a culture change
Make Choices Choose Goals Reach Potential Independence Community Value
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for and look after …..
for and look after ….
… .
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be able to support ….
be able to support …. I attend training that enables me to increase my knowledge and awareness and ensure best practices in providing support and quality outcomes
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do everything….
do everything….
cook their meals, ensure they wash properly and tidy their rooms…
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guidance to promote independence ….
guidance to promote independence …. I assist individuals to reach their life goals and share in the enjoyment of each achievement – great or small
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access today
access today
drive in the bus!
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access today
drive in the bus!
sights from inside the bus!!
I supported a person to integrate into their local community by assisting them to join the library as defined in their life plan goals
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I supported a person to integrate into their local community by assisting them to join the library as defined in their life plan goals In the community I am educating people not to address me but the person I am supporting
activities happen over the weekend as it’s quicker
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activities happen over the weekend as it’s quicker
activities happen over the weekend as it’s quicker
disability they can’t do that …
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individual and work towards up-skilling
individual and work towards up-skilling I raise awareness in the community by supporting people to overcome barriers through positive communication
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individual and work towards up-skilling I raise awareness in the community by supporting people to overcome barriers through positive communication It is not always the person who is disabled but the barriers created within a disabling world
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people
they’re bigger
learn, grow and develop through the two way relationship I have with the people we support
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learn, grow and develop through the two way relationship I have with the people we support I work in a supportive team environment sharing information
Communication and active listening skills along with problem solving techniques
learn, grow and develop through the two way relationship I have with the people we support I work in a supportive team environment sharing information
Communication and active listening skills along with problem solving techniques
and creating community linkages
and evaluating – e.g. life plans Neighbourhood House Adult Day Centre Headway Noweyung Men’s Shed
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experience to:
experience to :
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experience to:
experience to :
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experience to :
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Terminology Training
Acknowledge
Terminology Training
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Promoting
Acknowledge Terminology
Training