Staff training questions

It is important that carers receive appropriate training to enable them to carryout their care duties safely and effectively. When choosing to hire a homecare agency you may wish to ask about staff training.

• Do home care staff undertake the following training:
  • Food hygiene 
  • Assisting and moving people
  • Basic life support and first aid
  • Fire safety
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Medication management
• How often is this training updated?
• What training do homecare staff have in dementia care?
• Are staff trained to use specialist equipment for example a hoists?