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.
To check that all machinery and equipment is adequately guarded and in good and safe working order prior to being operated and not to make unauthorised or improper use of machinery, equipment and substances. Making sure the correct use of equipment and tools for the job and any protective equipment or safety devices which may be supplied. All toxic, hazardous and highly flammable substances are correctly used, stored and labelled. Report any defect in the premises equipment and facilities which we observe, taking an active interest in promoting health and safety and suggest ways of reducing risks. All accidents should be reported to the person in charge and dealt with immediately by the designated first aider, ensuring personal protective is worn.
I keep up to date my first aid and that I have a fully stocked first aid box. I make sure accident forms are completed in the event of an accident occurring and that all parents are fully informed, who then sign any forms that need to be filled out. Working with children brings significant duty of care, and younger and more vulnerable the child, the greater the duty of care 1.2 By ensuring risk assessments are being carried out within a setting, also to make sure all equipment and toys are safe, and cater for the appropriate age. By making sure there are no hazards like cleaning materials being left out and all electrical sockets are not being left uncovered, this is to protect any harm to children and young people in my setting. Ensuring the setting is always clean to stop the spread of infection.
*ensuring that both myself and all service users have the appropriate footwear on at all times *putting signs up when there is a wet floor Never trying to carry out a task on my own when it is obvious that another person is required *knowing the fire procedure policy *Basic hygiene *Using personal protective equipment (ppe) at relevant times *Ensuring that all moving and handling is carried out with the minimal lifting technique so as to avoid injury to myself or the service user. *Ensure that all equipment has been serviced and is in a good, clean working order, along with any attachments that are needed for it. *Making sure that when hand over is done at shift change that the office door is closed so that nobody outside of staff members are aware of what is being discussed *Not discussing other residents when in a separate residents room – or within earshot of a third party
======================================… COMPETENCY GOAL 6 SAYS: To maintain a commitment to professionalism Your activities should be addressed by Functional Areas and they should look like the following. Functional Area- 13- Professionalism To be ethical in all dealings with children, families, and community representatives. Examples: I DO THIS BY: I’m honest, reliable, and dependable, I come to work each day and notify families of program policies (e.g. vacations, absences¬ caretaker's and children's). I am conscientious when in performing routines (e.g., change children when they are wet; do not allow children to sit indoors with coats on; comfort crying children).
Training- training must be up to date and if it isn’t you should not but yourself or clients at risk of danger. All cares should not attempt to do things outside of training or job descriptions. And crbs need to be updated ever year. Risk assessments and care plans- Are important and should be followed at all times and updated regularly, all concerns and changes to be
Every person has the right to refuse treatment/food even if it is in their best interests. Talk to the individual about any problems they may have with carrying out the procedure and explain the benefits 5.4 It is important to check the equipment to be used is for the individual and procedure to be carried out and has no sign of damage. Failure to do so could cause infection and/or illness. 5.5 The individual should be made comfortable and settled into a safe place usually at an angle of 30 degrees or more to prevent reflux. Refer to agreed way of working and ask the individual where they would like to settle during this time, they may have already agreed on a preferred place.
Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities. This is extremely important for households that have someone bedridden, or in a wheelchair, that may need extra help evacuating their home. Share plans with friends and family members outside the home so they know that their family is safe in an emergency. The living and entertainment rooms are both rooms that have a lot of electrical wiring it is very important that you get all the loose wires off the ground to prevent any electrocution form occurring, also remember to check window sills for any
We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed. When staff/volunteers have their induction training they are given a clear explanation of health and safety issues so that all adults are able to adhere to the policy and understand their shared responsibility for health and safety including manual handling and storage of potentially dangerous substances. As we are a morning session only, we try where possible not to have workers in the building when the setting is in operation, but if necessary the manager/supervisor will explain the health and safety procedures and a member of staff will stay with them throughout their stay and they are not allowed near the children. All visitors are to sign the visitor book on
Before entering the side room, it is essential to collect all equipment to avoid leaving the room unnecessarily. You need to put on a protective apron and gloves to prevent the risk of contamination to clothes and hands (Dougherty and Lister, 2011). Once in the side room, I explained to patient A what would happen. I encouraged patient A to be as independent as possible; however, patient A could only do little due to reduced mobility. I made sure dignity was maintained at all times by exposing only the part of the body I was cleaning.