By asking a Member what their wishes are, you are upholding Standard 1 Of the Aged Care Quality Standards, Consumer dignity and choice.
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Know your Member's Help Plan! Review it regularly to keep up to date.
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Make sure you are checking out of your visits when you finish your shift. Forgetting to do so could result in a delay of payment.
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Be on time for your visit. Prepare yourself beforehand and know where you are going.
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Keep a handy Helper Kit in your car stocked with gloves, hand sanitiser, bandaids & sunscreen.
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Bring your common ground to the visit. You were likely matched because you have something in common with the Member - whether it is sports, music, cultural or other interests.
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Ask your Member if they have resuable bags before you leave for the shops