They enable you to provide a good quality service working within the legal framework and most importantly aim to keep you and the individuals you support, safe from danger or harm. To implement agreed ways of working you follow the Policies and Procedures and the service users care plan, where the management of the individual's daily care needs are agreed and documented. It is extremely important to have up to date agreed ways of working as there may be changes in policies within the law. Our company may have to implement them to help protect the vulnerable. You have a duty to keep service users safe by following policies, procedures and working within your job role.
A supervisor needs to be able to keep these practices in mind when working daily with their employees because these are common problem areas that can be displayed on a day by day basis. Supervisors should have some experience in
Amongst the company's policies and procedures, you will find such guidelines, as 'equality and diversity'., and 'dealing with harassment and bullying at work' These policies exists to enable all employees to work cohesively. Please make sure that you familiarise yourself with all of the company policies that will assist you within your job role. It is not only important for the company to have full and up to date details of agreed ways of working, it is also a legal requirement. It is vital that this company can show up to date documents, in the forms of policies and procedures, so that employees can gain a better insight into how the company works with others to promote best practice. Little or no documentation relating to agreed ways of working, would breach national regulations, and the standards of this company.
Unit 201 (F/601/2467) - Manage own performance in a business environment Learning Outcome 1 Amongst CNWL-MK there are a vast amount of important policies with guidelines, procedures and codes of practice relating to how I perform my job safely and effectively as they provide me with the information and knowledge to do so. These include health and safety, making us aware of how to deal with situations such as an injury and how to prevent them occurring in the future. Also fire safety procedures, so in the event of a fire we are prepared knowing what to do and where to go ensuring exits are kept clear at all times. Data protection is extremely important as an Administration Assistant because I work with a great deal of sensitive and personal information, therefore I must keep my computer password protected and locked when away from my desk as well as put away any paperwork and the smart card provided to access the RiO database, in a secure place where only I can access them. Following these guidelines, procedures and codes of practice allow everyone to be treated equally and help prevent or solve any issues that arise in the work place.
The support workers roles is too make sure they support the individual to there best of there ability and follow their care plan. It is the support workers role to provide the client with good quality of care. To do this you need to involve the individual in any decision making and encourage both there participation and feedback. The role of a care manager fulfils the role of a registered manager. The manager will be available to talk about any issues concerning the individuals 24 hours a day or if any problems occur.
Each measure is taken to maintain accuracy and reliability in daily operations. Internal controls help to protect the company’s resources against theft, fraud, and errors. Internal control is like checks and balance systems to verify everything is in order. There are different levels or components of internal control. There are controls that prevent mistakes or errors from occurring.
Dual Relationships, boundaries, standards of care, and termination Syreeta Swann Liberty University Abstract The paper will address the many practical problems and dilemmas that arise in the professional practice of mental health treatment providers. This paper gives a review of some examples of situations that question the legal and ethical issues that involves the dual relationships and boundaries that include bartering and sexual relationships between practitioners and clients. Along with these dual relationships the topics of gift giving by clients and touch by practitioner are addressed. In addition, this paper addresses the standards of care meaning what happens in the introductory phase of treatment and the ending phases of treatment and examples of reason that would involve termination of treatment to a client. Summary Dual Relationship In this example they talk about a type of dual relationship that is bartering between a counselor and a client.
You also have to know your job discription as it is there for your protection and the residents. 2.2: In my workplace we have a training board that gets updated every so often and we also have a handover which tells you what has happned the night before or in the day. 2.3: Follow your code of conduct and your code of practice which would be: Choice, Independance, Safety, Respect and Dignity. 3.1: To make sure you are doing your work correctly because if we all work together with the one focus we will all understand the residents needs. 3.2: To improve partnership working in a workplace there needs to be good communication , regular meetings so that all the staff are kept up to date with what is going on.
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. 2/ The standards that influence my job role are:- * Code of Practice * Health and safety at work act 1974 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999 3/ Ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work is to remain professional at all times, if there were any concerns then report back to manager immediately. Ensure that a client with person centred value needs are met and that they are comfortable and promote independence at all times Outcome 2 Be able to reflect on own work Activities 1/ Reflecting on work activities enables myself to have an understanding of my skills, competencies, knowledge and professional outcome. This will help me learn and identify new constructive or different approaches in future practice. This will also help with problem solving.
1.3 Legislation exists so that an employer and employee know there are rules and regulations that should be followed e/g · Employers should provide PPE. · Employers should offer training. · Employers have a duty to ensure that their employees have a safe working enviroment. · Employees have a duty to inform employers of any issues regarding health and safety. · Employees should always read their contract so they know what is expected of them.