Principles of Caregiving Study Guide Questions And Answers

Describe what a DCW does? And where do they work? - ANS A person who provides daily assistance and support with daily activities. They can work in group homes, nursing homes, and many others. List five or more job titles for a DCW - ANS care associate, personal care assistant, attendant, personal care aid, and respite worker Describe the philosophy of the independent living movement - ANS self determination, freedom to direct one's life Define scope of practice and what it determines - ANS describes the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license In order to know job aexpectations, a DCW should? - ANS They should attend agency's orientation, training, and become familiar with plan If you have a question about your job you should call? - ANS Supervisor Activities of daily living - ANS showering, eating, grooming Who are the members? - ANS family memebers, case manager, DCW, supervisor, primary care physician, and others What training must you complete before becoming a DCW? - ANS Level 1 fundamentals and Level 2 aging and disabilities Proffesional standards is important to continue education because? - ANS Continuing keeps you working with the agency True or False? A direct support professional is another name for DCW? - ANS True Who can get services in Arizona? - ANS People with disabilities, people over 60, and people who can't provide What 2 DCW services are available at home? - ANS HCBS