Assessment Criteria
Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role The learner can:
1. describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role
It is the duty of the carer to provide care in the home of the service user whilst adhering to the rules and regulations set out by their company and by general health and safety regulations.
2. explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards.
As a care worker it is my responsibility to ensure that
I do not cause injury to myself or others by anything I do or fail to do.
To cooperate with my employer
To use protective clothing and other items provided for my safety
To report any accidents, near misses or new hazards to the office immediately. In addition I must:
Understand the concept of domiciliary care
Understand the individual
Carry my ID card at all times whilst on duty
Wear my uniform at all times unless otherwise agreed and to keep it clean
To remember that I am in a service users’ home by invitation
To attend training sessions when required and to take responsibility for my own development
To comply with all Health and safety regulations.
Outcome 2 Be able to reflect on practice
The learner can:
1. explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of service provided
It is important to continuously reflect on how you carry out tasks in a care environment, the order an manner that you carry out these tasks needs to be tailored to the individual and continuously monitored and adjusted in order to provide the most efficient and effective service possible. Continuity of care is important in order to build a good working relationship with the service user, learning what phrases they understand best, which order they like things to be done in etc.
2. demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice
3. describe how