Recommended for:

• New or inexperienced staff as part of orientation.
• Mentor/buddy or supervisor to new staff as part of your Buddy training program.
• Refresher training for support staff
• Aged Care Standard compliance to support staff to understand their responsibilities

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Maintain consumer dignity, privacy, and independence
• Provide culturally safe care
• Identify and manage risks related to personal care
• Take action to prevent infection, skin tears, falls, skin excoriation, and oral hygiene risks
• Know their reporting and documentation requirements
• Communicate confidently with consumers
• Effectively use care plans

Duration:

1 -2 hours. Self-paced - may vary

Course Reference:

This course is based on the contents of PHI Personal Care Essentials Guide. Available for purchase as an editable training or procedural resource.