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Culturally Appropriate and Safe Care
Culture is a combination of characteristics, which make up a group. This includes language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, and customs. Culture is typically passed through generations and people and is not determined by someone's ethnic or racial background (Scott, Webb, & Sorrentino, 2015).
Knowing this, imagine that you are an aged care client. Reflect upon your own culture and:
Question 1. List at least four key cultural characteristics that you would want a Healthcare Assistant to know about you in order to provide culturally safe and appropriate care (100 words)
Question 2. Identify and describe three strategies that could be used by your Healthcare Assistant to uncover your unique cultural characteristics (200 words). Now, from the perspective of a Healthcare Assistant:
Question 3. Discuss how the information presented above will enhance your ability to support cultural diversity in your everyday practice (200 words). (500 words)