Managing Challenging Behaviour

Working with the difficult behaviours?   

Do you want to learn how to deal with challenging behaviour in a positive and effective way? Do you want to understand the underlying causes and influences of behaviour, and how to respond with a plan? If so, this book is for you!

This book will teach you how to:

• Analyze your own beliefs and attitudes about behaviour and challenging behaviour

• Understand the basics of behaviour and the model of human needs

• Identify and describe different types of challenging behaviour, such as aggression, self-harm, tantrums, etc.

• Reduce challenging behaviour by using pro-active strategies that support the individual

• Empower the individual by giving them ownership, choices, responsibility, acknowledgement and self-esteem

• Use positive reinforcements to encourage positive behaviour and replacement behaviour

• Follow the administrative support mechanisms for behaviour management, such as policies, procedures and guidelines

This book is suitable for anyone who works with or cares for people who exhibit challenging behaviour, such as teachers, parents, carers, social workers, etc. It is based on the latest research and best practices in the field of behaviour management. It is written in a clear and engaging style, with exercises, reflections and examples throughout. By reading this book, you will gain valuable insights and skills that will help you create a positive and supportive environment for yourself and the people you work with.

Values and Ethics In Disability & Aged Care

Working with the vulnerable. What makes you the right person for the job? 

When you are in your workplace and supporting or providing care for the client do you ever wonder about what quality of life is?  Do you think about yourself and what you consider is quality of life for yourself?  Now compare that to the client or clients you are supporting?  Reflect on some of the clients you know that are really suffering as a result of their poor quality of life for a moment and consider their life. Then think about if this would ever happen to you or someone you dearly love.  What would you feel if that was you?

So; what quality of life are you helping to create for the people you are serving? This question is of top priority in your service delivery.  Sadly, however, this point is especially maligned or ignored in our time of economic rationalism.  So, I wish to raise your consciousness, and challenge you on how you can currently support people.  You need to be committed to the notion that people are entitled to a high-quality service, and you need to keep this issue on your agenda. This is not a new topic, but it is one that is often eclipsed by others, and I would like you to think now of the consequences of the values and ethics you show in your service delivery.

What makes you the right person for the job?  . 

Working with the vulnerable. What makes you the right person for the job? 

Explore this further, for everyone’s sake.

The Home & Community Carer's Companion

 This book by Antonio Demaria is a comprehensive guide for anyone who cares for someone with a disability or a chronic health issue. It covers the major body systems and how they are affected by various conditions, as well as the principles of maintaining a healthy body and mind. It also provides practical advice on how to perform activities of daily living, such as personal care, nutrition, medication, communication, leisure, and more. The book also addresses the challenges and rewards of caring, such as stress management, fire safety, palliative care, grief and loss, and legal responsibilities. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, with examples, tips, and resources to help carers provide the best possible support to their loved ones. The CARERS COMPANION is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about caring and improve their skills and knowledge in this field.

   $99

 Infection Control

Comply with infection control best practices, policies and procedures in health work

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the organisation.

This unit acknowledges the importance of complying with an effective infection control strategy that ensures the safety of the client (or end-user of health-related products/services), maintains personal protection and prevents the transmission of infections from person to person.

This book can serve 2 purposes; it can be used as a reference book and guide to you at home or in your workplace or as a training manual to ensure you are competent and can exercise your duty of care in your workplace. For the main part of the book I will be referring to you in a workplace, but if you are not intending this for your workplace you do not need to consult with your supervisor as indicated. As you work through the workbook, you will be developing the skills essential for successful completion of this unit.

It is important to note that in times of cross-country epidemics such as the Coronavirus, (COVID-19) H1N1. SARS, Ebola etc., we must be focused on additional information for staff and clients, so this book has attempted to present the latest strategies.

$99