CHCCCS016- Respond to client needs Juliette is 17 years old and attends a community service that you work at. The service provides food, clothing and…

Question Answered step-by-step CHCCCS016 – Respond to client needs Initially, how can you assist Juliette?Juliette is 17 years old and attends a community service that you work at. The service provides food, clothing and basic support services for homeless people. Juliette discloses that she is 5 months pregnant and after a violent fight with her 22 year old partner, she has left their apartment and is now homeless. She is unemployed and reports feeling extreme anxiety and depression regarding her circumstances. She has been smoking marijuana and says she wants to stop, but doesn’t know how because she says it helps relive her stress.Are there any particular indicators of harm, neglect, abuse or other risks of harm? (Environmental, psychological and physical)How will you address the risks mentioned in Q2?Do you think the service has the capacity to meet the range of needs identified? Explain.What referrals to other services would you make?What legislation and organisational policies and duty of care obligations apply? Do you think Juliette is willing to make a change to her circumstances? ExplainWhat are 3 short term goals you can develop with Juliette?Juliettes’ partner Tom comes to the service looking for her. He accepts that he has issues with his anger and he blames his drug and alcohol use and schizophrenia, but insists he wants to make things work with Juliette. He is worried that she is not eating properly and has concerns about the development of the baby as Juliette is underweight and has an iron deficiency. Tom usually cooks for her and is always encouraging her to make her ante natal appointments.He also reports that they now have an eviction notice from their landlord for unpaid rent and they have no way of paying the outstanding rent. Now they are both homeless.  Initially, how can you assist Tom?What information about alternative options and services would you provide to him?What referrals to other services would you make?Do you think Tom is willing to make a change to his circumstances? Explain.List at least 10 issues or problems that Juliette and Tom have and describe how they are inter-related?What are the strengths of Juliette and Tom’s relationship?What are 3 short term goals you can develop with Tom?Think of at least three issues that might be potential barriers to Juliette and Tom being able to maintain a positive relationship?Jan and Steve present to a community service, where you work, to discuss their concerns. Steve is an Accountant but now is unable to work due to his diabetes and related health issues, which now includes depression. Steve is drinking against the advice of his GP and has been spending a lot of time and money at the pub with his friends, playing pool and drinking. Jan is concerned about the cost of Steve’s nights out and his health, but also says it may help his depression. They used to go on holidays with the boys but now that there are financial problems, it has been over a year since they took a family holiday. Jan and Steve both agree they are arguing a lot and worried about the impact this might be having on the boys. Their oldest son Jake, (16) has been involved in several fights at school and has recently been suspended. He is moody and argumentative and his parents suspect he has started drinking alcohol and experimenting with drugs. He is rude and has started swearing at Jan whenever she tries to discipline him. It usually ends up in a screaming match between them. Their youngest son Mason, (13) is falling behind at school and Jan is concerned that he is not academically keeping up with his peers. He says he is bullied at school and called “dumb” because he can’t keep up with the school work. He finds it difficult to make friends because he is quite shy, but wants to start doing some sport or after school activities. He has recently been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.What are the main issues within this family? What are the main issues between Jan and Steve?How will you develop trust and rapport with this family?What are 3 short term goals can develop with Steve?What are 3 short term goals can develop with Jan?What are 3 short term goals can develop with Mason?What are 3 short term goals can develop with Jake?What suggestions do you have that can help this family improve their relationships at home and at school?What other services might you refer this family to? Include at least one service per family member and at least one service for the family as a group?List five open and five closed questions that you might use when working with this family? Health Science Science Nursing CHCCCS 016 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)