I assured him that I was standing outside the toilet and when he was ready to come out he can press the calling button and I will be there to help. After using the toilet the service user rang the calling button, I knocked on the toilet door and waited for his permission to enter which he did. I entered the bathroom and he told me he was ready to go back to the activity room, I checked and made sure that he was appropriately dressed and I walked him back. He sat down on his chair and thanked me for taking him to the bathroom and I told him that I was there to help which he was really pleased with. .
Respect.
I introduced myself to the service users and gave them a little background information about myself, I told that I was going to help and support them throughout the activity. I also took that opportunity to ask service users how they would like to be called during the activity and some preferred to be called by their first names where as others liked to be called by their surnames. I asked the service users in a nice and polite way what they would like to do during the arts and crafts activity. Another service user suggested that since it is approaching Christmas season, they all should make some Christmas decorations, I checked with all the service users and they all agreed. When I setting the equipment such paintbrushes, papers, paint, scissors and etc, some of the service users wanted to use lower tables since they were sitting in their wheelchairs and some wanted help with holding scissors or paintbrush because they could not hold them properly due to other health issues and this was provided to them. In addition to that, another service user asked if I could play some Christmas songs whilst they were working on their arts and crafts activities. I couldn't agree more, before you know it all the service users sang along and I could see they were happy. I kept on checking to make sure they all fine and also made sure that everyone in the group was treated, spoken to with respect, participated and enjoyed the activity.
