What's In It For Me

  • Learn about the WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines for the eldercare service environment
  • Learn how to identify safety and health hazards in the eldercare service environment
  • Learn how to report hazards according to WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines while performing work in a safe and ethical manner

 

Course Overview

This course has been specifically designed for learners without a background in the Community and Social Services (Client Services) Eldercare industry. This competency unit equips learners with the necessary understanding of one's responsibilities relating to health and safety in the working environment, and to be able to deliver care and services that are in line with self-care ethics and the Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) (Healthcare) Guidelines.

Who Should Attend

Entry-level care workers without a background in the Community and Social Services (Client Services) Eldercare industry.

Course Duration

Training / Lecture Hours: 15 Hours
Assessment Hours: 1 Hour

Course Outline

Part 1 Outline the WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines for the eldercare service environment

  • Identify the WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines
  • Determine the legal rights and responsibilities of clients and employees
  • Explain organisational specific policies and standard operating procedures for WSH measures
  • Apply WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines to contribute to a safe and healthy workplace

Part 2 Identify safety and health hazards in the eldercare service environment

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of safety and health hazards that may affect the well-being of caregivers and clients
  • Identify the health conditions of clients that can pose a hazard to clients and/or caregivers
  • Identify common types of healthcare waste in the workplace that can pose a hazard to clients and caregivers

Part 3 Report hazards according to WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines

  • Identify appropriate personnel to report safety and health hazards and incidents to in the organisation
  • Identify the appropriate communication channels and procedures for reporting hazards at the workplace
  • Identify and report hazards and incidents and/or suspected infectious diseases to appropriate personnel according to organisational procedures and the WSH Guidelines

Part 4 Perform Work in a Safe and Ethical Manner

  • Apply infection control measures against different modes of infection according to organisational procedures and WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines
  • Apply risk control measures according to organisational procedures and WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines
  • Use and maintain assistive aids, tools, and equipment according to organisational procedures and/or manufacturers instructions
  • Clean bodily fluids after using appropriate tools and equipment according to organisational procedures and the WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines
  • Clean and dispose healthcare waste using appropriate tools and equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and WSH (Healthcare) Guidelines
  • Reinstate work environment according to organisational procedures
  • Respond to unethical work practices according to organisational procedures
  • Apply appropriate techniques to manage stress and ensure personal well-being
  • Adhere to instructions provided by authorised personnel in the event of an emergency at the workplace in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Adhere to infectious disease outbreak control measures at the workplace in accordance with guidelines provided by relevant regulatory bodies
  • Provide feedback on effectiveness of WSH procedures and risk control measures in the eldercare service environment according to organisational requirements

 

Mode of Assessment

Mode of Assessment: Practical assessments and oral questioning
Training Methodology: Lectures, role plays

Certification Obtained and Conferred by

Upon completion of the course, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) will be issued.
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