Original PDF Ebook – Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker5th Edition – 9780323709392

Original PDF Ebook – Sorrentino’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker5th Edition – 9780323709392

Comprehensive coverage guides you through all of the information and skills needed by today’s support worker._x000D_
Reader-friendly writing style makes it easy to understand the material._x000D_
Chapter review questions test your comprehension of the learning objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter._x000D_
DIPPS icons highlight the principles of support work: respecting and promoting the client’s Dignity, Independence, Individualized Care, Preferences, Privacy, and Safety. _x000D_
Focus on Canada’s multicultural population includes current health care statistics and demographics, including content on Canada’s Indigenous population._x000D_
Procedure boxes include steps and rationales describing how and why a procedure is performed._x000D_
Providing Compassionate Care boxes highlight the caring aspect of the support worker role. _x000D_
Case Study boxes apply concepts discussed in the text to real-life examples of support workers and clients. _x000D_
Focus on Children and Focus on Older Adults boxes provide age-specific information about the needs, considerations, and special circumstances of children and older adults._x000D_
Focus on Long-Term Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in the long-term care setting. _x000D_
Focus on Home Care boxes highlight information necessary for safe functioning in the home setting._x000D_
Supporting boxes present client scenarios and discuss how PSWs make decisions and solve problems._x000D_
Think About Safety boxes provide clear, concise, easy-to-follow advice on how to provide safe care to clients of all ages._x000D_
Respecting Diversity boxes cover the influence of culture on health and illness practices and the importance of cultural sensitivity in support work._x000D_
Critical Thinking in Practice sections at the end of each chapter present a realistic, practice-based challenge._x000D_
Working in Acute Care chapter discusses this ever-expanding role of the support worker and describes how to perform delegated acts, including advanced tasks and problem-solving, the importance of consulting the client’s care plan, and working closely with one’s supervisor for guidance.