Pečovatelství 1.díl - Učebnice pro obor sociální činnost – Mlýnková Jana (2016)

The textbook for students of secondary vocational schools in the social field of caregiving provides the knowledge and skills necessary for ensuring direct care and personal assistance to clients, supporting their independence and social activation. The text of the first part focuses on the characteristics of caregiving, the ethics of the caregiver's work, and personality. A key part of the textbook is the needs of clients, their active identification, and the satisfaction of needs considering the age spectrum and abilities of the client. The publication describes procedures for ensuring the needs of the sick in relation to the client's abilities and habits. The second, special part presents information on how to care for clients with specific disabilities (physical, mental, psychological), how to care for seniors, clients with cognitive impairments, dying individuals, and children. It addresses both individual and group care for clients in a home environment, as well as in social care institutions, etc. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and increasing the client's independence and activation. It also considers the mental hygiene and rest of the caregiver and the stressful situations accompanying the caregiver's work. The professional textbook also introduces readers to household management, helping clients with household chores,…