writing homework on TWO PIECE WORK
Need help with my writing homework on TWO PIECE WORK…..1. Your understanding of relationship based social work, the challenges related to this approach in practice along with an illustration of the way in which you would implement this approach when working with a service user. 2. Write a 1250 word paper answering; This paper seeks to describe reflective practice and uses an illustration from my own experiences as a care giver. This will entail self analysis and a reflection on what I did, and what I could have done better.
For one to be effective in reflection one requires open mindedness, and both the ability and willingness to examine, question, assess and objectively analyse own practice to develop necessary skills and knowledge. As a professional, one should listen keenly to other people’s ideas, reflect on one’s work and those of others, and consider, develop, and implement ways of improving practice and service delivery (Martyn, 2000:184-187). Reflective practice occurs in three stages. First, one needs to think of their experience, understanding and ideas. Secondly, one should objectively analyse what they have learnt from these experiences. Thirdly, identify how these experiences could be made better and transform these into plans and strategies for better outcomes. This should be followed by implementation and application of the plans. Reflective practice in this manner helps a professional to take control of their learning and development and to improve their practice.
In the course of my duties as an aged care giver, one of the aged residents made a request for some time in the outdoor yards. Being busy at the time, taking care of other clients, I directed him to the door, opened it and went back to my duties, leaving him unsupervised and unattended. Though nothing bad happened, the incident later gave me cause for reflection. This reflection was especially prompted by the fact that the client was also afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. The case may have had remarkably serious consequences if the client had either hurt himself, or found a way out of the compound and got lost.
