Advocating for a Client

• a client has additional personal care needs that are not being met;

• a client has certain preferences that are not being followed;
• you are aware of other services available in the community that may be helpful for a client;
• If you know of additional equipment or assistive devices that would give a client more independence

Listen to the client for cues on what is important to them for their quality of life. Think about how that need could be met.
For example, if the resident talks a lot about going to concerts, this might mean that music is important to them. Do they have access to music? Do they have any opportunity to experience live music? Meeting this need could have a positive effect on the client’s emotions and quality of life.