3. a description of why it is important that care workers follow guidence about the limits of their job role? your contract will stipulate your responsibilities. It could lead to your dismissal if you exceed your role & level of ability when this leads to gross errors. It is a legal requirement.…
I would encourage and assist the individual with personal care, cooking, administering medication, stoma care, cleaning and laundry. I also carry out home visits for Care Plan and Risk Assessments. My duties are varied and I am required to assess,…
It is important to adhere to the agreed scope of my job role as it enables me to know what my job role is and the responsibilities that it requires. It also shows my own level skills and also it sets boundaries in my job role.…
It is important that I work to the agreed scope of my role as it is part of the employment contract that I have signed. Also, I should only do tasks that are agreed in the contract and that I am trained and qualified to perform or do it. For example, if I were asked to change a catheter bag and that I have not been trained to do it, it may cause harm to my service user and that I would be accountable for this, not just my employer. I SHOULD never do any task that I have no experience or training in as that task…
1. Employers and employees and I have a “Duty of care” when carrying services to the persons in our care also responsibilities to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of the service user in their care. This includes correct attention, watching out for hazards, trying to prevent mistakes or accidents, and making wise choices about steps undertaken in the role.…
1.2 Having a duty of care contributes to the safeguarding and protection of the service users with my care setting. There are various ways in which this is guaranteed. For instance, carrying out risk assessments for each individual, for each task or activity they carry out. By doing this risks concerning the task and the individual can be minimised if not eradicated along with any injury that could result from the task. All risk assessments are reviewed on a regular basis. Training and the development of staff also contributes to the safeguarding of individuals, it is important that staff are up to date on training such as, First Aid, Administrating Medication and Safeguarding Of Vulnerable Adults. This is to ensure that all staff are following correct procedures. Along with regular training it is important that staff keep up to date and…
My work role within Penwith Care is a care worker in the community to provide an excellent service to the service users. I have many duties and responsibilities to adhere by to ensure our service users to ensure that we are responding to the individual needs whilst promoting their independence and quality of life with a caring and empathic approach. My duties & responsibilities are:…
In my work role my duties and responsibilities are to provide care to residents, preserving their privacy and dignity, also to promote the residents independence and to make sure they maintain their freedom of choice.…
1.1 – it is important for me to continually improving my knowledge, and ensure that I am aware of, and follow, the current health & social care standards, legislation, and guidelines for good practice. Learning new skills and refreshing training enables me to progress, and achieve within my career and working practices.…
This involves assisting residents with their daily activities, ensuring their hygiene, meals and emotional needs are met. The goal is to uphold their dignity and contribute to the environment where they feel respected and cared for. Documentation and recordkeeping standards are crucial. Maintain accurate records of residents progress, health changes and incidents within the care home. This information helps in communication with the team and provides a comprehensive overview of residents' care, ensuring that the individual needs are met effectively.…
Working in care requires that in order to be an effective practitioner and to provide the best possible service for those you care for, you need to be able to reflect on what you do and the way you work and to also identify your strengths and weaknesses. It is important to examine the work that you have done and identify areas where you know you need to carry out additional development.…
In my role, it is important that I can communicate in the correct way to ensure that the needs of the service user are understood and are dealt with correctly. Effective written and verbal communication and being able to use a variety of interpersonal techniques helps to promote strong working relationships and will promote good quality care for the service user. For example when I meet a service user on the initial visit we discuss their needs and wishes to ensure they receive the appropriate care and support package that is individually tailored to meet there needs. I hold regular review meetings with the service user, the key worker, family members and other professionals to establish any changing needs. I contact the service user regularly by telephone to ensure that everything is working well with the service. I also hold regular staff meetings and one to one meetings to ensure effective open communication between the office and the staff on duty. This enables staff to raise any concerns that they may have and for actions to be implemented to reduce or eliminate the concern. I produce reports, update…
High level of training to keep staff educated and motivated within their job roles .…
Making sure everything you do is evolved around that person so the work you do suits their specific needs ensuring the best care possible. Finding out that persons history and needs to help create a personal care plan which suits that person best. Also finding out persons likes and dislikes, needs and disabilities along with details about them so you can relate and include all details into care plans.…
To be a role model for other care staff, keeping up to date with the Policies and Procedures of the home, Health and Safety Legislation, Environmental Health issues, National Care Standards and abiding by the same at all times.…