Elements Code of Practice

At Elements Support Services we are committed to the well being of the people we serve in a context of respect, dignity, integrity and collaboration. In the course of our area of practice we generally work under the direction of a regulated health professional but recognize that there are many situations which have ethical dimensions and implications.

We have a responsibility to strive for high standards in our professional conduct. Our Code of Practice asks our practioners to consider the ethics as outlined by two professional bodies the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (CARP) and the North American Association of Child and Youth Care Professionals (NAACYCP). The comprehensive guidelines as set out by CARP are specific to those in the Rehabilitation sector. We also consider the NAACYCP’s code of ethics as it provides some further considerations in working with children and youth. In many situations the CARP and the NAACYCP’s code of ethics will provide specific or significant guidance. In other situations the practioner will need to combine the guidance of these principles with sound professional judgment and consultation.

All our Rehabilitation Support Workers have received intensive training and orientation to our code of practice and are committed to its principles.

CARP Code of Ethics

The fundamental spirit of respect and caring is the philosophical basis of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals. The ethical principles are described as:

Respect for the dignity and autonomy of persons.
This principle, with its emphasis on moral rights, should be given the highest weight except in circumstances in which there is a clear and imminent danger to the physical safety of any person.

Responsible caring for the best interests of persons.
This principle generally should be given the second highest weight. Responsible caring requires competence and should be carried out only in ways that respect the dignity of persons.

Integrity in professional relationships.
This principle generally should be given third highest weight if the principles are in conflict. However, in rare circumstances, values such as openness and straightforwardness may be subordinated to the principles of Respect and Responsible Caring.

Responsibility to society.
This principle should be given the lowest weight when it conflicts with one or more of the other ethical principles. When a person’s welfare appears to be in conflict with the benefits to society, it may be possible for the professional to serve both, but, if this is not possible, the respect and well being of the individual must take priority over that of society.

Each principle has a significant number of standards that define the principle.

CODE OF ETHICS

STANDARDS FOR PRACTICE OF NORTH AMERICAN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

The Principles and Standards are outlined under the following categories:
1. Responsibility for Self.
2. Responsibility to the Client.
3. Responsibility to the Employer/Employment Organization
4. Responsibility to the Profession
5. Responsibility to Society

For more detailed information please feel free to call or email our office.