I am also aware of the correct reporting and recording procedures. I always work in a professional manner, and ensure all service user information is kept up to date, and confidential. 1.2 Identify standards that influence the way the role is carried out Below is a list of example legislations, which are relevant to domiciliary care, and residential services. These make up ‘standards’ to follow for good practice in my working practices. 1.
This includes the use of any available resources such as hoists for the moving of residents and ensuring training is up to date by attending all relevant courses. We also have a duty to report any concerns in the care administered by completing relevant forms, such as accident / incident reports and the use of the whistleblowing policy if necessary. 2.1 It is important to distinguish the balance between an individual’s human rights without breaching health and safety issues which includes that of the individual, yourself as the carer and anyone else around you. An example of this could that whilst respecting an individual’s rights of choice to partake in an activity in which there is a high level of risk, then as a care worker we have a duty of care to ensure that the individual and others like the public and colleagues are kept safe by adhering to the health and safety guidelines that will be in place which could mean certain areas of the activity may not be able to done. 2.2 There are a number of ways to gain additional support and advice when needed.
Unit 302 Outcome 1: 1.1 Reflective practice is when you reflect on any changes within adult care, so you can carry on delivering the correct care for the individual. Always reflecting on our roles and responsibility within our role. 1.2 Its important to reflect on our practise to keep up to date of any changes in the sector . I go on training to regularly keep up to date and attended team meeting .I always check I’m up to date with polices and procedures . 1.3 Standards reflect the changes in the profession such as emphasis on personalised, quality service.
Assignment 206 Task B Bi 'Agreed ways of Working' The policies and procedures written by the employer set out how you should provide care and support for others and how you should deal with specific issues in your work setting. These should include policies and procedures relating to health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality, data protection, supervision, waste management, moving and handling, handling medication, and security and safeguarding. These should identify the general approach that the company takes towards an issue, they should incorporate all of the legal requirements affecting care work and should reflect the safest and most effective ways of carrying out particular tasks. It is essential that you understand and follow these policies and procedures to ensure that you are working in ways agreed by your employer. The duties and responsibilities of your role as a social care worker should also be set out in your job description.
This includes acting in the best interests of the patients and ensuring their health, safety and welfare. I must be observant to make sure my knowledge and skills are updated on a regular basis. I must observe all areas of confidentiality at all times. I must also have the confidence to voice any concerns I may have. I must make sure I have access to available resources and equipment that will assist me in my role.
You must be accountable for keeping records safe, reporting problems, and for your own decisions. You must also be observant and keep your training and policies up to date. You must follow standard procedures in all care work this includes use of resources and equipment. As your role as a carer you must respect the individuals wishes, maintain confidentiality and recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, we must also make sure that the individual has their right to make their own decisions and respect them, report concerns to line manager. Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care.
Management ensures all employees are following organizational regulations and all kinds of operations are conducting in prescribed way. They make sure health and safety for the employees and clients. Employers will employ effective, energetic and experienced people as managers. They can employ specialists as well. Health and safety is very concerning issue in health and social care setting.
• Practice To show evidence that I have complied with all guidelines to ensure that the learners continue to develop as they should do by the policies and procedures that need to be met for the subject matter. • Disclosure In my line of work due to data protection etc., it is important for me to make sure that notifications of any criminal activity is reported to the institute that I am working for at the time that could potentially place the institute in jeopardy. • Responsibility
Duty of Care 1. Introduction This paper details the meaning of duty of care, challenges and dilemmas that may occur and the support opportunities available in order to deal. It also outlines the procedures for dealing with complaints should they occur. 2. Duty of Care: Definition Duty of Care is a legal obligation to always act in the best interests of everyone to ensure that those receiving healthcare services receive safe and appropriate care and safe from danger and misuse.
This also involves communicating and cooperating with Service Users (SU) and members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care is delivered in a safe and effective manner, including recording clinical activity accurately and legibly, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times (NMC 2008). On completion of the foundation degree, I will establish myself as an Assistant Practitioner (AP). The AP role will enable the registered nurse to have more time to attend to complex issues, this facilitates that the SU is at the centre of care. (Skills for Health 2009). The name of SU and areas of work will remain anonymous to maintain patient confidentiality, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s regulations (NMC 2008).