[Verified Answer]: A personal care worker is asked by a client…

A personal care worker is asked by a client about what she can expect now that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The PCW’s father had died of Parkinson’s so she felt well qualified to tell her all about the disease and what she could expect. She told her each of the stages that her father had gone through. The client seemed very overwhelmed but the PCW was happy that she had been able to explain things clearly to her. a) Do you believe the worker adhered to the role and responsibilities of their job? Explain your answer. b) Imagine a client asked you to do something that is not part of your job role. You refuse but they push harder and say it will be fine, they’re okay with it. What would you do in this situation? c) Give three examples of how a worker could overstep work role boundaries. d) Give three examples of the limitations faced by a worker in their role in the aged care sector. e) Work health and safety is important regardless of the work sector. List three important work health and safety responsibilities of an employee in the aged care sector. f) Explain your duty of care as a personal care worker. g) Explain how a code of ethics guide your work in the aged care sector. h) What is the legislation you must adhere to in your state or territory in regards to anti-discrimination? i) Provide three ways in which clients in aged care may experience discrimination.