Question

Case study Jun-Wei Yu is a 25-year-old man of Chinese heritage with Down Syndrome. He lives in a group home supported by personal care workers, employed by a large disability support organisation. Jun-Wei is able to do some of his personal care tasks with prompting. He can shower himself with reminders about proper washing and with assistance to dry his back, feet and hair; he can brush his own teeth, but also needs to be reminded to do this. With assistance, Jun-Wei can select appropriate clothing; he can dress himself but cannot tie shoelaces. He can shave with an electric shaver. Jun-Wei loves chips and lollies. Staff must plan meals for Jun-Wei and other residents to ensure they are well-nourished. Jun-Wei can peel vegetables and make a sandwich without help. Jun-Wei does not understand the different denominations of money or how much things cost. However, he likes to have money in his pocket to spend at the shops. He can move around independently but cannot catch public transport or walk to places without being accompanied. Sometimes he wanders out of the house or away from his group, thinking he can find his way back when he wants to. Jun-Wei also suffers from asthma that is sometimes brought on by exercise or stress, and eczema that is sometimes brought on by stress and heat. He has puffers and creams that he must be reminded to use. Those who know Jun-Wei well can understand him when he talks but strangers or those he doesn’t know well find him difficult to understand. This is partly due to him mumbling when he feels shy. Jun-Wei will sometimes hug and stroke people he feels comfortable with or when he is very happy.

6. What risks could you identify in providing care to Jun-Wei? How would they be reported?

Answer 1

6. Following risks are identified in providing care to Jun-Wei:-
-cultural Heritage is making Jun Wei more self dependent.
-On the other hand it is risky to make him travel on his own as sometimes it can lead to other complications when he completely forgets stuffs.
-Though Jun-Wei have many other complications other than down syndrome,he should be monitored regularly like asthma,eczema etc.
-Carer should also take care of himself in providing care by precautions.