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Care Worker's Handbook E W Ndungu

This Handbook is written specifically to meet the reference needs of care workers while on duty. Written using a clear and accessible style, each chapter offers a definition of the subject and outlines care worker's requirements. At a glance, you can access everything needed to make quick, informed decisions in a host of everyday support needs. The material has been developed to provide information on working practices and risk control procedures within a care environment. The handbook is designed to be used as a reference document together with legislation, organisational policies and procedures that include: Codes of practice and conduct, standards and guidance relevant to your own role and the roles, responsibilities, accountability and duties of others. Legal and organisational requirements on health and safety, equality, diversity and anti -discrimination practice. This will enable you to work with service users and others to improve your knowledge and skills and address dilemmas and conflicts that you may face in your workplace. The handbook is referenced and developed from The Skills for Care Standards and relates to residential care for adults with a learning disability and challenging behaviour.