This provides stability for them and a sense of belonging. Any personal care or any activities they are involved in is always documented in their careplans. 1.2 As a care practitioner i have a duty to protect elderly clients i work with. I should never put them in danger at anytime. I always ensure i read their care plans and risk assessments in order to care for them the way they want to be cared for and in a safe manner.
Thompson (2009) suggests that supervision is a process through which an organization empowers staff to meet organizational objectives, which involves a number of tasks from monitoring work tasks and workloads to ensuring legal and organizational requirements and policies are adhered to. Ensuring that Health and safety legislation is adhered to is an example of how the SCA operates within the role of supervisor, making sure that junior care staff are made aware of residents mobility needs by referring them to the relevant risk assessments, important too is the need to ensure that staff are aware of the correct use of all equipment used to transfer residents including safety checks prior to use and the appropriate method for storing said equipment after use, it is the supervisors responsibility to inform and instruct staff where there is evidence of uncertainty or misunderstanding of the correct health and safety
4. The nurse manager delegates a task to another staff member. Which of the following includes appropriate technique to use when delegating? The nurse manager maintains contact. The nurse manager states what, how, and when a task should be preformed.
I would ensure that the residents would be presentable in their appearance at all times. Additionally I would ensure that the service user have any aids that are required for examples, glasses, hearing aids, dentures and that these are kept cleaned and work. Another role that I would have within the care home would be to assist the service users in rehabilitation activities under guidance and supervision of the manager. I would also have the responsibility of assisting in the cleaning of the home when needed especially the dining areas after meals. I would also support infection control by cleaning up any spills immediately.
It is important to be organised and have everything together, ensuring that they are accessible and that the individual knows where things are and how to call for help before leaving them. 5.2 In order to encourage the individual to keep their clothing and personal care items clean, safe and secure I would spend time with them, asking how they would like to keep their personal items, giving them choice, respecting their needs and wishes and helping to them to understand the importance of maintaining their personal appearance. 6.1 &
Employer or management responsibilities: Provide a safe workplace. Give information on health and safety. Provide free health and safety training. Make sure you can enter and leave the workplace safely. Other people in the care setting responsibilities: Follow health and safety advice given to them.
202.1.1 Describe the duties and responsibility's of your own role. * To act as a key worker for a group of residents under the guidance of a registered nurse. * To provide the highest standards of holistic care and attention for residents. * To assist in washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene as per care plan. * To assist in maintaining safe levels of care and ensuring safe practise.
Duty of Care contributes to safeguarding individuals by obligating a level of care towards them as is reasonable in all circumstances to avoid injury to either themselves or their property. It is supported by the health and safety act and the health and social care act. By following their guidance we will ensure that we abide by the social care workers code of
Supporting service users in a way that maintains dignity and privacy. Supporting service users to be as independent as possible by escorting on outings such as shopping or when they want to enjoy any of their hobbies. Prompt or give service users their medication as prescribed by specialists and recording this on a MAR chart. Catheter/ stoma care and tube feed. Ensuring that service user has the correct equipment at home and in good working order.
MOVING AND HANDLING IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING. When you are assisting and supporting someone with their mobility, there is legislation in place that governs how this should be done in an environment that is safe for the individual you are supporting as well as yourself. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is there to promote and ensure that the techniques and equipment you use are safe for both you and the person you are supporting, as well as making sure that you are properly trained in using the equipment, and supporting someone using it. The Health and Social Care Act 2008. Part 4 relates directly to the quality and safety of care.