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Carers are not allowed to perform certain tasks!

Invasive procedures:

Carers are not allowed to administer injections, insert catheters, or perform other invasive medical procedures. 

Administering medication:

They can only administer medication if they have been specifically trained and authorized to do so, and it's often limited to specific medications and routes of administration. 

Wound care:

Carers cannot perform complex wound care, such as dressing wounds or applying specialized dressings, without proper training and authorization. 

Household Tasks:

• Heavy lifting: Carers are not expected to do heavy lifting, including lifting service users or moving heavy objects.

• DIY and maintenance: They are not responsible for major household repairs or maintenance tasks, including window cleaning, electrical work, or plumbing.

• Specialized equipment maintenance: Carers are not trained to maintain specialist clinical equipment. 

Other Prohibited Activities:

• Being intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol: Carers should not be intoxicated or consume alcohol while on duty. 

• Disclosing client information: Carers cannot share personal information about the client with anyone else, including other clients. 

• Accepting gifts: Carers should avoid accepting gifts from clients, except for small tokens of appreciation.

• Working unsupervised: Carers should not be in a cluent's home without the client or their representative/family present, unless they have explicit permission. 

• Smoking in the client's home: Carers should not smoke in the client's home. 

• Bringing pets: Carers should not bring their pets into a client's home. 

• Performing regulated activities without consent: Carers cannot perform any regulated activities (like dressing wounds or administering medication) without the client's consent. 

mportant Considerations:

• Carers' rights:

Carers have the right to a safe working environment and to be treated with respect. 

• Training and authorization:

Carers should only perform tasks for which they are trained and authorized. 

• Communication and reporting:

Carers should communicate with service users, their families, and their supervisors about any concerns or issues. 

• Individualized care plans:

Carers should follow the client's individualized care plan, which outlines the specific tasks they are expected to perform.