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Question

Scenario 1:

You have just arrived at work. The staff member you are working with is outside on her mobile phone leaving 4 clients inside unattended in the kitchen. One of the clients has picked up a knife and cut themself and now requires medical attention. In Aged Care.

a. How is this negligent by the staff member?

b. Why is it your legal obligation to report the staff member's actions, and who would your report it to?

c. Your manager has asked you to put the incident in writing as it is the policy of the organization, write brief report of this incident you witnessed?

Scenario 2.

You are supporting Peter who has a mid-disability and comes from a Muslim background. Peter's mother wants to give you a cake to say thank you for all your help.

a. What is the ethical issue in this situation?

b. How would you respond to the Mother?

c. Who would you ask to find the organization's policy and procedures on receiving gifts?

d. In what ways could you keep up your knowledge of policies and procedures such as these?

Scenario 3.

John has a physical disability. He uses a wheelchair and has restricted movement in his hands. John's favorite social activity on Friday nights is to go to the local pub and have a few drinks with his mates. Because of John's physical limitations, he has a carer who accompanies him to the club.

a. In what way could the worker's personal values impact this situation?

b. What are your values in this matter?

c. Why is it important to use non-judgemental practices in this situation?

Scenario 4.

A colleague tells you she has lost her license for three months due to speeding. She tells you she is still driving the clients to day placement because she needs the money as she is a single parent.

a. How is this unethical conduct by the staff member?

b. Who would you report this to, and why?