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A care partner’s role is to help encourage clients to honor their commitment, schedule, or goals that they have selected for themselves.

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A care partner is always to allow for client choices. If Nicholas changes his mind to purchase caffeine, this is a personal choice, as he has the right to change his mind and goals. Trying to provide alternatives and having an open conversation about his choices is a support care partners are to provide.

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It is important to sit down with Jamie and her team and discuss if a safety plan should be put in place. Safety Plans are a great way to have an open conversation where the client and team share ideas on assisting the client with maintaining a skill. They create a dialogue where solutions are found to help the client achieve their skills in a safe, successful, comfortable manner.

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Fire alarms should be taken seriously, and the client should be encouraged and trained on following their fire evacuation plans for such a situation.

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Sam is an adult and has the mental capacity to care and own a pet. A care partner’s role is respecting the client’s choice, even if it means having a difficult conversation with his family.

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It is not about your beliefs, it is about Debbie and her personal preferences and needs. If Debbie’s weekly church service is scheduled during your shift, and she asks for support, this is a support that should be provided.

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Ensuring that Julie takes her medication is important. Asking your supervisor for guidance is the right thing, as they can explore options such as phoning her parents, or volunteering to go to the parent’s home, or meet the parents halfway to get Julie’s medications delivered.

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Encouragement and sometimes redirection are important supports care partners use when assisting clients to make safe, healthy choices.

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It is a care partner’s job to intervene in a supportive way to help clients resolve a difficult problem.

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This situation requires further assessment & communication. A care partner’s role is to help encourage clients to honor their commitment, schedule, or goals. Schedules are important; however, the client’s wellbeing is the priority. It is also important care partners observe client changes in behavior and pick up on cues provided by the client.