This title is designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting. It aims to improve awareness of common hazards about the home whilst considering the importance of referring to risk assessments and care plans. It discusses the need for improved awareness of the importance of good housekeeping when storing or disposing of chemicals, dangerous substances or sharp objects and develops an awareness of the need for safe practice in moving & assisting, food safety, infection control and fire safety.
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This title is designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting. It aims to improve awareness of common hazards about the home whilst considering the importance of referring to risk assessments and care plans. It discusses the need for improved awareness of the importance of good housekeeping when storing or disposing of chemicals, dangerous substances or sharp objects and develops an awareness of the need for safe practice in moving & assisting, food safety, infection control and fire safety.
Looking for the Care Home course? Click here
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Home Care 5 – Health and Safety.
14 Interactive Chapters, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate
Subjects covered include:
- The Law
- The Care Workers’ Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment and the Care Plan
- Slips,Trips and Falls
- Moving and Assisting
- COSHH
- Infection Control
- Food Safety
- Work Equipment, Gas and Electrical Safety
- Fire Safety
- Injury and Disease
- First Aid
- Personal Safety
- Occupational Stress
- Summary
England
Care Certificate Standard 13
NOS: CHS2, CHS 6, SCDHSC0223, SCDHSC0032
RQF: Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings (Level 2 Diploma in Care), Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings (Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)
Wales
All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC) Sections 5, 6 & 7
Scotland
The Health and Social Care Standards
Northern Ireland
NISCC’s Induction Standards
Chris Doyle, CMIOSH, Cert Ed, Website
Chris Doyle is a highly experienced course consultant at CareTutor, specializing in the “Home Care 5 – Health and Safety” and “Home Care 7 – Food Safety” courses. Chris holds the designations of CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), Cert Ed (Certificate in Education), MIfL (Member of the Institute for Learning), and is a registered consultant with OSHCR (Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register).
With an impressive background, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As the Senior Advisor and Trainer at CareTutor, Chris has held various significant roles in health and safety throughout his career. He served as the Senior Health and Safety Advisor for Nottinghamshire Local Education Authority, where he oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations for nearly 400 schools, colleges, and other educational establishments.
Chris also worked as a Health and Safety Advisor and Lecturer at Stafford College, an institution with a staff of over 1,000 and 20,000 students. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in a major £8 million refurbishment project, including the construction of a new sports facility and compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act. Additionally, Chris delivered a wide range of professional health and safety training courses, ranging from Nebosh General Certificate and Construction Certificate to Nebosh Diploma and Foundation Degree.
In his role as the Head of Health and Safety for Staffordshire County Council, Chris led a team of advisers to ensure compliance with health and safety responsibilities within the Social Services and Education departments. This encompassed overseeing local authority care homes, private care homes, and approximately 400 schools. One of his notable achievements was initiating a comprehensive “Moving and Handling” training program for the entire County Council.
Chris’s extensive experience in the education and public sectors, coupled with his comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, make him an invaluable resource for the Home Care 5 and Home Care 7 courses. His dedication to ensuring compliance and delivering professional training will benefit learners by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain a safe and healthy environment in home care settings.
