October 2022 Newsletter
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Entries by Stephen Wilson
Pulling together for winter
This winter is set to be one of the most difficult that we have had for a very long time; pulling together can help make it a little less daunting for our vulnerable neighbours.
Helping Others Stay Warm this Winter
Good boilers, draft excluders and energy efficient heaters are all critical in saving energy and keeping warm, but as a care worker, there are other simple ways of making sure that service users stay cosy and healthy …
Tips for the new Care Worker
At Social Care Alba (SCA), we know it can be daunting in a new job, which is why we like to make sure you have all the support you need to help you become a competent member of our team.
Working with End-of-life Service Users
End-of-life care work is the most challenging type of care to give, but it’s also rewarding, in that you are privileged to be part of the service user’s journey through the last stage of their lives.
SCA and Complex Behaviour – Overview
Working with service users with complex behaviours can be challenging, so understanding what complex behaviours are, and how Social Care Alba (SCA) care staff should address them, is crucial to providing safe and effective care.
Continuous improvement
Did you know that we hold regular team meetings for staff, clients and relatives? This is to ensure that we are always working towards direct improvement in our services for those we support.
Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Whilst it is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I would like to celebrate a monarch who devoted her life to public service including supporting the NHS, Queens Nursing Awards and many charities with whom we work.
Medication Management as a Care Worker
Following Medication policies and guidelines is not just about the primary purpose of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients; it also protects you, providing clear rules to ensure that you are never in doubt about dispensing, storing, recording or disposing of client medication.
Diary of a Careworker – Giving Hope
When life gets tricky, it can be hard to imagine better times; even the best of us ‘tough cookies’ can soften if we’re treading in the mud for too long! Good health, a strong support network, and ongoing interests or responsibilities, like family or work, all help to motivate us to keep us pushing through hard times.