What is a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal?
A team.
An individual planning to take a walk on a hot, summer day should plan to wear ______ as well as ensure they bring plenty of _____.
Sunscreen, Water.
What are the agency's 3 Core Values?
Honesty, Integrity, and Respect
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
List 5 characteristics of a teamwork group that is functioning correctly and effectively.
Communication, Respect for each other, Contribution from each member, Helping when needed, Sharing tasks, Organization, Reliability, Flexibility, Building professional and trusting relationships, Celebrating differences/diversity, etc.
Name two levels of supervision out of the many.
Field of vision, Line of Sight, Arms reach, Shoulder to shoulder, etc.
In our Code of Ethics, define Confidentiality.
To safeguard and respect the privacy of the individuals we support as far as diagnoses, medical information, names and addresses, etc. (eg. HIPAA)
Why is gossip dangerous in the workplace as well as this particular setting?
Gossiping about team members only leads to a sense of distrust, which can potentially derail the good work you’re trying to accomplish. Also, it takes focus away from the individuals we support as they are our top priority in this particular field.
Why is communication important in a team?
Communication allows the team members to divide tasks, express their ideas, feelings and questions in an open but non-threatening way.
Discuss.
If an individual falls and hits their head, we initiate _____. We do not stop this process until we get the okay from _____.
Neuro-checks, Nursing.
Name 3 areas listed in our DSP Code Of Ethics.
Person-centered Supports; Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being; Integrity and Responsibility; Confidentiality; Justice/Fairness/Equity; Respect; Relationships; Self-determination; and Advocacy.
How do you spell "teamwork" backwards? Try to pronounce it. (:
"Krowmaet"
How we can work more effectively as a team?
Communicate with each other, Make decisions together, Respect each other, Building a professional trusting relationship, Celebrate differences/diversity, etc.
Discuss.
Involving Fire Safety; what does R.A.C.E stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate/Extinguish
What is Unity House's mission?
...to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.
What does it mean to take initiative?
Going beyond the basic duties of your job and doing the things that need to be done without needing to be asked regardless of whose responsibility it may be.