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
CU1516 Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or children’s and young Peoples settings. 1.1 The duties and responsibilities of my own role are to meet the needs of the service user by trying to improve the quality of their life, this can be done in several ways, running errands, performing housekeeping duties , also assisting them with their toileting/bathing and personal hygiene. It is my responsibility to do these task’s to the highest standard whilst complying with all company policies and regulations. 1.2 Standards that influence the way my role as a care worker is carried out are: Care standards act. Domiciliary care regulation 2002.
This is based around each individual and their careplan so the care i give is individual to them. I assist with personal hygiene, toileting and administer medication. As much as i enjoy assisting clients i always encourage them to be as independent as possible by letting them plan their day and making own choices. Also providing the clients with a welcoming and friendly environment will make all the difference to the person settling in. This provides stability for them and a sense of belonging.
The policies and procedures lay out clear guidelines for the expected delivery of care and help everyone involved agree to the safe ways of working and have information on how their care will be delivered in ways that promote their safety. Aiii An explanation of how health and safety policies and procedures protect people who work in social care settings. Health and safety policies and procedures protect people who work in social care settings by providing clear guidelines for staff so they know how to work safely within the legal requirements. The policies and procedures help to protect the people using the service, including employers and employees. Aiv A comparison of the differences in the main health and safety responsibilities of each of the following: 1.
Unit 205 Task A Letter Dear Mark, Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. Care workers also have a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. It also means having the responsibility of being a caregiver for another person.
My job role is to provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs and in a manner to enhance their quality of life. I am to assist residents with personal care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so, help promote their independence where possible, read care plans to promote continuity of care, help serve meals and drinks, escort residents to appointments, assist with toilet requirements, take care of skin and pressure areas and record the information on relevant charts, answer call bells and attend any training arranged as part of staff development. I treat all of our residents with dignity and respect and I am aware of what to do in most situations and how to record information, keep it up to date and ensure all information is kept confidential. 1.2 Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out. The standards which influence the way our job role is carried out are: Codes of Practice Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers and Employers General Social Care Council Standards of Conduct Health Professionals Council Regulations Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Care Standards Act 2000 Manual Handling Operations Regulations NHS & Community Care Act Food Safety Act Management of Health and Safety at Work.
Introduction To Personal Development In Health, Social Care Or Children And Young Peoples Settings Understand what is required for competence in own work role? Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role “My responsibilities are to assist in individualised care under the supervision of qualified nurse and others in the health care profession and also work in a co-operative manner, and to recognise and respect their contribution within the care team. My duties of my work role would be: * enabling clients to eat and drink * clients to access and use toilets * enabling clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance * enabling to maintain and improve mobility * contributing to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment * enabling clients to achieve physical comfort * promoting equality for all individuals * respecting and maintaining patients privacy and dignity at all times * contributing to the on-going support of client and other significant to them * Contributing to the protection of individuals from abuse maintaining and reporting accurate records under supervision. * Ensuring all patients are nursed in a manner that will comply with infection control standards * adhering to trust policies and procedures and being familiar with the location of current files, taking part in the transfer of patients both within and outside the trust * Making sure the ward is clean and tidy. Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out?
(early years), day care and residential homes (care of older people) and specialist etc. (individuals with specific needs). Creating a positive care environment is important for all of the above environments as the service users are entrusting you with their health, education and needs. It also required staff to be acceptable to anything as the service user may uphold different values and beliefs than their own. A positive care environment is created by letting the service users know that they are being looked after individually and that their needs are specially tailored to them.
Introduction to personal development in health and social care or children’s and young people’s setting Outcome 1 The duties and responsibilities of my work place is that I help a certain person with personal care of the individual to help the person put there clothes on that they want and to help them with breakfast or make their breakfast for them and to maintain the trust and confidence of the person and to promote the independence of the person as well and the responsibilities that I have to make sure the person is safe in there home when leaving the person and that and that it is clean and tidy and everything is put away properly The standards that influence the way that I work by are the health and safety at work there is
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER RESPONSIBLE TO: REGISTERED MANAGER Purpose of Position • • • • • To enable and / or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintained safely in their own homes and thereby enhance the quality of life. encouraging your service user’s individuality and independence helping your service user to maintain relationships with neighbours, the neighbourhood and familiar activities and surroundings, providing social contact, especially for service users who live alone assisting other care workers and professionals to provide care for your service user being the face of ‘care in the community’ and acting as our representative Principle Responsibilities