Regularly do risk assessments so that they can minimise and identify any potential risk that could hard staff or service users. To make sure that I am safe at all times and I don’t put others at risk due to my actions. Make sure that we only do things that we are trained to do and the way that we have been trained to do so. Keep our training all up to date and make sure that we make note of any changes passed on by our manager. To make sure that all employees are health and safety trained and keeps them all up to date with any changes.
People in your care must be able to trust you with their health and well-being. By promoting anti discriminatory practice they: • Make the care of people your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity • Work with others to protect and promote the health and well-being of those in your care, their families and careers, and the wider community • Provide a high standard of practice and care at all times • be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your
Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first. Other ways are - It also our duty of care to promote independence, and ensure that all individuals are aware of what their rights are. We should be aware of how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect or unacceptable behaviour and to follow policies and procedures if this happens All individuals should be treated fairly and without prejudice Informing management if there is anything that is stopping us from carrying out our job safely Complying with health and safety regulations Ensuring residents know about the complaints procedure and to report a complaint | 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protectionof individuals | We are responsible in keeping individuals safe from harm, whether it is illness, abuse or harm and injury. We can do this by involving families and other health care professionals in their care plan, getting ideas on ways best to support their family. Following a code of practice and
To make sure that by the actions of the work force do not cause injury to themselves or others by their actions or in action. 3. Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of a) The social worker That duty of care are being up held, that the person using the service is being safely cared for following all the appropriate standards. That all risk assessments are up to date and the procedures are being followed. That all risks and hazards are known and that responses are in place.
UNIT 202 Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1/ As a care worker it is my duties to ensure I promote a professional and well presented manner. It is my duty to ensure I have been given full training when regarding to medical or manual handling activities. It is my responsibility to ensure the safety and protection of the people I support. I must report any danger that I think can cause harm to myself or others, I have a responsibility to follow company procedures and policies always within my own role.
It is also my responsibility to ensure that all company policies and procedures are carried out and to maintain records for the service delivered, along with responsibility for ensuring that my training needs are kept up-to-date so that I am at the level of standards required to undertake my role. Finally, it is my duty and responsibility to treat the individuals with respect and dignity at all times. 1.2 Protect the rights and promote the interests of the individual I support. Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the individual. Promote independence of the individual which protecting them as far as possible from danger or harm.
They also have to do everything in their power to keep the service users safe from harm. Your duty of care underpins everything that you do, it is what underlies the codes of practice and it should be built into your practice on a day to day level, exercising your duty of care is also a legal requirement and what would be tested in court in the event of a case of negligence or malpractice. Aii) How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker. Service users have a right to expect that when a professional is providing support they will be kept safe and not to be neglected or exposed to any unnecessary risk. The expression is that we ‘owe’ a duty of care to the service users we work with.
Aiii) What having a duty of care means for a care giving organisation When an employer adheres to the duty of care in a setting such as a residential care home it protects residents as well as the staff. This is because all codes of practice are carried out and makes the home a safer environment, e.g. equipment is regularly checked, chemicals are stored correctly and staff trained regularly. Aiv) How the duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals In my role I have a duty of
Standard 1 Wendy Huffer Skills for care Unit 1 1. Responsibilities and limits of your relationship with an individual 1.1 Know your main responsibilities to an individual you support As a support worker you must always act in the best interest of the service user no matter what your own opinion is , you must also respect their privacy and confidentiality. ( Data Protection Act 1998 ) It is important to follow their care and support plans. It is important to respect the wishes of the service user whilst making sure they don't harm themselves or anyone else in anything they may choose to do You are there to promote the service users independence at all times , and where ever possible
In my job role always acting in the best interests of patients is essential, treating them with the respect and compassion that they need. Giving people their own independence and dignity is vital as this describes entirely the type of care I that I deliver. Neither respecting people’s wishes, cultures & beliefs not forcing them to do something they do not want or feel comfortable doing. Always having to be alert and observe my surrounding so I am in control of any situation that may escalate and become out of control. I also have to respond to any comments that are inappropriate or complaints in a calm and professional