3. ActivitiesPart 1.Ethical responsibilities A: Imagine you are working as an aged care support worker for an individual who receives support in their home. You spend a lot of time at the house and have developed great rapport with the whole family; they treat you like part of the family.On one occasion, the family try to give you a gift. Complete the table:What is the ethicaldilemma presented inthis scenario?(50-100 words)How should yourespond?(50-100 words)If you are unsure ofthe scope andnature of your ownethicalresponsibilitiesandwork role, whatshould you do?(50-100 words)If you want to access someinformation about how tohandle an ethical situation suchas this, what can you do?(50-100 words)The ethical dilemmapresented in thisscenario is about thecarer profession ethics.The personal value andrelationship conflictswith the client careaspect. The client andhis family wanted to giftthe carer because ofthe personal believeand relationship.However, taking giftand strengthening bindwith the client canaffect the client care.This is the ethicaldilemma of thissituation. I should respond professionally as I am a carer and I have been appointed for the care of the client. Therefore, I should not accept the gift as it would harm the quality care for the client.On the other hand, If I reject the gift, it may affect the client’s sentiment and he further might not support in the healthcare practice. hence, I will make them understand the ethical value of my profession. If the client and his family is unsure of the ethical values and responsibilities of my profession, I will accept the gift, as it can harm my relationship with client and he might not support in the future care interventions. Therefore, I will accept the gift to encourage the sentiments of my client. I will seek knowledge from my senior carers about dealing withsuch ethical dilemma. In carer profession, it is very important to stick to the values of the profession for client care. Hence, if any situation such as this occurs and I did not find a way out, then I will consult my senior carer staffs and physicians. B: There are many other potential ethical issues that may arise from working closely with a family, or an individual. Identify one (1) other potential ethical issue or dilemma that may arise. Complete the table:Potential ethical issueor dilemma that mayarise from workingclosely with people.(50-100 words)Identify an appropriateperson to discuss thisissue with.(10 words)What would be anunethical way torespond to this issueor dilemma? (50-100 words)If you become aware ofunethical conduct, who shouldyou report it to?(10 words)One of the ethical dilemma that may arise while working closely with a family is about application of This situation will be discussed with my supervisor, as he will be able to understand my dilemma. Unethical way to deal with this situation will be overlooking the professional ethics ofI will be informing such situationto the supervisor and the manager of the care team, as they will be able to control such situation. 32469/02 E1144 - CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)Page 2 of 25

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