THE CARE CERTIFICATE

It can be difficult for a new carer to complete the Care certificate in the alloted time especially as they are learning new skills and juggling their home life. It can also be difficult for busy Managers to sit and supervise their staff to complete the assignments and then also find the time to mark them.This will save everyone involved lots of time. It suggests answers for all parts of all 15 Standards which need to be completed. The Standards are as follows:

Standard 1 Understand Your Role

Standard 2 Your personal development

Standard 3 Duty of Care

Standard 4 Equality and Diversity

Standard 5: Work in person centered way

Standard 6 Communication

Standard 7 Privacy and Dignity

Standard 8 Fluid and Nutrition

Standard 9 Mental Illness, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

Standard 10 Safeguarding Adults

Standard 11 Safeguarding Children

Standard 12. Provide basic life support

Standard 13. Health and Safety

Standard 14. Information Handling & Record Keeping

Standard 15. Infection Control