The Role of personal support worker

List ways the following laws, regulations an,d obligations apply to the role of personal support worker: Confidentiality and Privacy (60-80 words); Disclosure; Duty of Care; Manual Handling.

1. When providing personal support, there could be safety and risk issues involved. For each of the following situations listed below, identify the risk and the strategies to minimise or eliminate the risk.
   1. Manual handling?   What is the risk?   List strategies to minimise this risk.
2. Limited time for care tasks?   What is the risk?   List strategies to minimise this risk.
3. Behaviours of concern?   What is the risk?   List strategies to minimise this risk.
4. Working remotely in a person’s home?  What is the risk?   List strategies to minimise this risk.
5. For each of the types of equipment listed below, list the safety requirements the personal support worker should check before the equipment is used and the factors that may place the person at risk of injury:  a. Electric sling hoist / Safety Requirements / Risk Factors;  b. Wheelchair / Safety Requirements / Risk Factors;  c. Stand up lifter / Safety Requirements / Risk Factors
6. List six (6) safety checks should the personal support worker undertake after attending to the personal care of a client/consumer and their environment?
   1. The client/consumer: For example: Is the person sitting in a safe position? (100-120 words)
   2. The environment: For example, is the lighting appropriate and comfortable for the client/consumer?   (80-90 words)
7. List seven (7) ways you can prevent the spread of infection while providing supportive care to a person. (80-90 words)
8. Identify four (4) factors that meet documentation requirements of an organisation when reporting service provision and outcomes. (60-80 words)
9. Outline three (3) ways technology is an advantage over paper-based documentation when reporting and storing information after delivery of care.(60-80 words)