The company and you will have a duty of care to ensure that the service users you care for are safe and protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. You will need to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is important that you ensure you receive adequate training in order you can recognise and understand signs of abuse. You will be expected to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace and it would also be your responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that you believe could lead to abuse. The
The employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. 1.2. Describe how duty of care affects own work role. My duty of care means that I must aim to provide high quality care to the best of my ability and say if there are any reasons as to why I may be unable to do so. My organisation and I have a duty of care to ensure that the service users we care for are safe, protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family.
1.1 Having a duty of care means to care for anyone that i come across within my line of work. It is my duty of care to make sure that all of my clients have everything they need, they get proper care and are respected and keep their dignity. Also that they maintain as much independence as possible and we promote independence as much as possible. It is also my duty to safeguard each service user and protect them where possible from harm. We have a duty to follow all risk assessments for each service user, attend all mandatory training and to report any unsafe practises that i see.
Elizabeth Khadaroo CT236 1. 1.1 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. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service.
Assignment 304 Ai The term “duty of care” is used in the care setting to refer to the working practice of the support staff. This means that they must do what they can to keep the individuals they are supporting safe and well whilst ensuring the care given is person centred care, promoting independence and maintaining their dignity at all times. This should be achieved to the highest level to prevent any form of abuse coming to the individual being supported. Aii The duty of care affects the work of social care worker because it is a set of guidelines which outline what there job role is and how they can best support the individuals within the care setting to the highest level to prevent them coming to any harm. This could be from themselves or others so all tasks needs to be assessed prior to undertaking them to ensure the risks are reduced to the minimum level and that they receive the appropriate level of support.
1.2 In my work role I have a duty of care to provide the best support for the people I care for by ensuring I have the correct training, knowledge and skills. By making sure I’m competent in what I do, following correct policies and procedures, care plans and risk assessments. Outcome 2 Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care 2.1 Dilemma may occur when someone makes a risky choise. Dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights- Balance between health and safety and an individual’s human rights and freedoms, concept of ‘mental capacity’. This is why risk assessments are put in place and The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) which is part of the mental capacity act 2005.
1.1 The definition of “duty of care” is a legal obligation and a requirement to work in a way that offers the best interest of a child, young person, or in my case vulnerable adults, in a way which will not be detrimental to the health, safety and wellbeing of that person. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe and suitable. 1.2 The duty of care I have in my job is to keep myself safe and my service users safe. Keep up to date on my training. Always wash my hands before attending a service user before and after, and wear the correct protective aprons and gloves that are supplied by my company.
By ensuring that our own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service users and colleague. Effective hand washing is carried out when working with service users, giving personal care, handling/preparing food. Finally we have to ensure that we use protective clothing provided when needed and appropriate. 1.2Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection Employers must have written policies describing the measures they take to prevent and control infection in order to uphold the law. Employers should have accessible (easily located, understandable, straight forward and manageable) infection prevention and control procedures that ensure a safe environment and safe working practices.
It is a legal obligation which sets a basic standard of care to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using their services. This does not just apply to the care establishment that is providing the services of care but also the individual care workers within the establishment. Finally the employer also has a duty of care to their staff. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role. Within my work role duty of care sets routine and requirements I have to adhere to in the process of giving my services to the service user.
Unit 5 Health and social care organizations 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 prioritize the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. My employer also has a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. Duty of care affects your own work role because it means the duty of care you have in your job is to keep yourself safe and your service user safe.