Identify the different reasons people communicate

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit name: Communication in care settings
Learning outcome: 1. Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
Assessment criteria: 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate

People communicate for many different reasons. Some examples include:

To give instructions
To express themselves
To socialise
To share information
To provide reassurance

As a care worker, you need to have strong communication skills.