Ethics and Professional Conduct Charter for Support Professions
All people present on this site have formally adhered to this Ethics and Professional Conduct Charter. If a breach of this charter is noted, we strongly encourage visitors to contact our team at contact@repertoirecybele.com. Your contribution to preserving the integrity and quality of the services offered is essential and we are determined to take all necessary measures to guarantee compliance with this charter by all professionals listed on our platform.
The chart
Preamble
This charter defines the fundamental principles and standards of professional conduct for the support professions. Its aim is to promote ethical, respectful and responsible practice, in accordance with the professional and legal limits of each profession.
Article 1: respect for the person and their dignity
Professionals undertake to respect the dignity, rights and needs of the person supported, by providing attentive listening, moral support and a caring presence, without discrimination.
Article 2: confidentiality and professional discretion
They guarantee the confidentiality of the information shared by the people supported, in accordance with the laws on respect for privacy and the protection of personal data.
Article 3: professional skills and continuing education
Professionals undertake to rigorously maintain and develop their professional skills through continuing training, with the aim of ensuring quality support, based on up-to-date and validated knowledge and practices. They recognize that their field of intervention is defined by their specific skills and training and they undertake to only practice in areas for which they have recognized skills and qualifications.
Article 4: respect for professional limits
Professionals recognize the limits of their role and refrain from performing acts relating to the medical field or any other profession for which they are not qualified, referring to competent professionals, when necessary.
Article 5: collaboration with health professionals
They promote respectful and constructive collaboration with the health professionals involved in the support, in the best interests of the person being supported. They recognize that their role complements that of health professionals and that they will only engage in support if and only if the person being supported benefits from adequate medical support appropriate to their situation.
Article 6: integrity and honesty
Professionals always act with integrity and honesty, avoiding any conflict of interest and refusing any remuneration that is not in accordance with the professional services provided.
Article 7: commitment to the quality of support
They are committed to providing quality support, promoting best practices in their field and supporting the people supported in their choices, while respecting their autonomy and freedom of decision.
Article 8: compliance with legislation
Professionals undertake to respect the legislation in force in their field of practice and in their country, in particular laws relating to health, consumer protection and professional ethics.
Article 9: non-discrimination and inclusiveness
Professionals are committed to practicing an inclusive and non-discriminatory approach, ensuring equal access and treatment in their services, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or any other personal characteristic.
Article 10: person-centered approach
They take a person-centered approach, recognizing and responding to the unique needs of each individual or supported family. This approach aims to promote autonomy, resilience and general well-being of people.
Article 11: communication and informed consent
Professionals undertake to communicate in a clear, honest and transparent manner with those supported, ensuring that they have all the information necessary to give informed consent to any support, intervention or advice.
Article 12: emotional support and kindness
They provide appropriate emotional support, demonstrating kindness, empathy and compassion in all their interactions, recognizing the importance of emotional support in accompaniment.
Article 13: promotion of self-management and education
Professionals encourage and support the self-management of the living conditions or well-being of the people supported, by providing the tools, knowledge and support necessary so that the latter can make informed decisions concerning their own life or that of their loved ones. their family.
Article 14: respect for the environment and sustainable practices
Where possible, they are committed to adopting environmentally friendly practices and promoting sustainability in all aspects of their work, recognizing the interconnection between human health, well-being and the environment .
Article 15: professional responsibility and continuous improvement
Professionals fully assume their professional responsibility, committing to a process of continuous improvement of their practices. They are open to feedback, participate in supervision or peer groups and engage in regular ethical reflection on their practice.
Conclusion
By adhering to this charter, professionals in the support professions undertake to respect these ethical and professional principles in the exercise of their profession. This charter contributes to the recognition and enhancement of their essential role in supporting people, for the benefit of the individuals supported and the community as a whole.