Sep 28, 2016
At Entrust, we always do our best for the wellbeing of our clients. We are always thinking about how we can deliver the best care and fully understand each client's needs. Our daily challenge is to find ways to communicate effectively with our clients. We connect with them in a positive way to earn their trust.
Entrust client WD has shown us that great progress is made when our clients feel loved and respected.
WD, who lives at Kottage House residential facility, has shown he has learned to complete his daily hygiene routine. Getting him to follow through with it has been a challenge for disability support staff over the last several months. Recently, however, WD completed each step of his hygiene routine with minimal supervision. After his achievement, WD showed a real sense of joy and accomplishment.
One of the most challenging things about working with clients like WD is teaching them to establish new daily living habits. As disability support staff, we repeat the same tasks and activities until our client feels comfortable enough to include these practices in his or her routine. This process takes patience and dedication. It also requires close communication between staff members across different care programs.
For quite some time, WD was not comfortable wearing any clothes during daily activities. Staff also found it challenging to keep WD in the washroom long enough for him to bathe properly. We at Kottage House residential facility, along with Framework for Life (FFL) program staff, worked together to share which best practices were working well for WD. Kottage House staff practiced the activities that FFL staff introduced to WD. FFL staff also practiced the techniques that Kottage House staff developed. This ensured continuity of care for WD and helped establish a consistent behavioral pattern.
Together, Kottage House staff and FFL staff have successfully guided WD to establish new daily living habits. WD will now keep his clothes on for 30 minutes at a time during structured activities. At least twice a week, he will stay in the washroom long enough to shower completely.
Way to go, WD!
