ISBN: 9781856423342

Size: 234 x 156mm

Format: P/back

Pages: 310

Publication Date: April 2007

Synopsis
The book is centred upon articles published in the practical series of Nursing and Residential Care since 2004. The author focuses on empowering care assistants to make a positive difference to the lives of residents in care homes. The aim is to facilitate independence by utilising different techniques and assistive devices, and by ensuring that the environment promotes independence to maximise residual skills. making tasks easier for residents and carers alike. Several chapters expand on knowledge evidence for S/NVQ levels 2 & 3 in care, providing activity organisers, care assistants and managers with new resources and practical ideas.