Home Care 2: Role of the Home Carer

Designed exclusively for those providing care within the domiciliary setting, this title introduces home carers to the types of tasks they might be expected to carry out and the range of service users they may come into contact with; from young adults with learning difficulties through to older people. In addition, it considers the importance of working within professional boundaries and why it is necessary to understand and follow policies and procedures.

Consultant: Jackie Pool, DipCOT, Approved Alzheimer´s Society Trainer

Peer Review: The Quinn Centre

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 2

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 3 & 1.4

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 21, 23, 24, 27, 241

Subjects covered include:

• Role of the Home Carer • Where a Home Carer Works • Domiciliary Care Activities • Code of Practice • Policies and Procedures • Working in Partnership • Working in Partnership with Carers and others • Worker Relationships

Supporting material:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, a case study, 2 group and/or individual exercises, 2 discussions and 2 exercise handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

25 minute video in 8 sections to be used in a suggested 2-3 hour training session