COURSE CONTENT
– Introduction to care
– Understanding an organisation and the role you will take
– Principles of care – Human Rights, Dignity in Care, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality
– Safeguarding – attitudes, behaviour, legislation, policy and procedure, Abuse understanding the nature of abuse and neglect, Signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond, Whistle blowing
– Dementia – Common core principles for supporting those with Dementia
– Evidence-based care delivery and Best Practice Person Centred Approaches – Risk Assessment, Care Planning and Effective Communications
– Medication Awareness
– Physical Needs of Older People
– Reporting and Recording of Care
– Health & Safety – Personal Care, Infection Control, Food Safety, Nutrition, COSHH, Hand Washing
– Moving and Handling for Carers – Principles of safe back care and techniques for moving and handling
– Assisting With Mobility – use of equipment
– Fire Safety with Live Fire Drill
– Basic First Aid
COURSE DURATION
3 HOURS
MAXIMUM NUMBERS
15 DELEGATES
STUDY METHOD
CLASSROOM
LOCATION
AT YOUR WORKPLACE VENUE
CERTIFICATION
Attendance Certificate