Unit Cu1516 Answers
UNIT CU1516.1
Care workers are involved in many daily tasks which involve service users.
My responsibilities involve ensuring all tasks are carried out with regard to : * Company Policy, Procedure and guidelines * Health and Safety * Hygiene
My work role. * Waking service users at appropriate times * Supervision of their morning routine such as washing, showering, using the toilet, brushing teeth and any other personal care activities such as shaving, hair care etc. * Supervision of dressing service users, offering choice and ensuring appropriate clothing is worn for that particular day, taking into account likely weather and activities planned. * Preparation of food so that service users have choice of food and drink whilst …show more content…
* Protective clothing is available. * The correct warning signs are provided.
1.4 Tasks which should not be carried out without special training are: * Manual Handling * Use of equipment * Giving medication * First aid * Health care procedures * Food handling and preparation
1.5
To access additional support and information relating to health and safety always ask your manager and check employers policies or the health and safety executive.
2.1
It is important for all employers to assess health and safety hazards in the home.
This is a requirement by law. There are many regulations that require risks to be assessed. Some of them include: * Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 * Manual handling operations regulations 1992 * Personal protective equipment at work regulation 1992. * Health and safety regulations 1992. * COSHH regulations 2002.
2.2
Any potential Health and Safety risks are reported immediately to the manager. Including : * Loose or frayed carpets. * Damaged plugs or power points. * Trailing wires. * Dangerous tools and equipment * Damaged chemical containers.
Care workers are involved in many daily tasks which involve service users.
My responsibilities involve ensuring all tasks are carried out with regard to : * Company Policy, Procedure and guidelines * Health and Safety * Hygiene
My work role. * Waking service users at appropriate times * Supervision of their morning routine such as washing, showering, using the toilet, brushing teeth and any other personal care activities such as shaving, hair care etc. * Supervision of dressing service users, offering choice and ensuring appropriate clothing is worn for that particular day, taking into account likely weather and activities planned. * Preparation of food so that service users have choice of food and drink whilst …show more content…
* Protective clothing is available. * The correct warning signs are provided.
1.4 Tasks which should not be carried out without special training are: * Manual Handling * Use of equipment * Giving medication * First aid * Health care procedures * Food handling and preparation
1.5
To access additional support and information relating to health and safety always ask your manager and check employers policies or the health and safety executive.
2.1
It is important for all employers to assess health and safety hazards in the home.
This is a requirement by law. There are many regulations that require risks to be assessed. Some of them include: * Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 * Manual handling operations regulations 1992 * Personal protective equipment at work regulation 1992. * Health and safety regulations 1992. * COSHH regulations 2002.
2.2
Any potential Health and Safety risks are reported immediately to the manager. Including : * Loose or frayed carpets. * Damaged plugs or power points. * Trailing wires. * Dangerous tools and equipment * Damaged chemical containers.