Carer Spot Check Step 1 of 2 50% Care Worker Spot Check FormTo be completed by a senior carer while spot checking a care worker during a client call.Date Spot Check Completed:* DD dash MM dash YYYY Home Care Manager:Carol SavageRachel DeeryPlease select your homecare manager from the drop down list they will receive a copy of this spot check.Care Worker Name:* Senior Completing Spot Check:* Completed with Client:* Time Completed:* : Hours Minutes Use 24 hour format ie 2pm is 14:00.1. Is the care worker in full uniform? (Please check all applicable boxes below in the checklist below)* Select All Lydian Tunic Navy/Black Trousers Name Badge Black Shoes/ Appropriate Footwear PPE for Call 1.2 If carer was not in full uniform please detail here or observations made on their appearance - eg. professional?*2. Did the care worker arrive on time and complete all duties as required in the timetable fully and competently?* Yes No If no please detail and any comments on what you observed:*3. Did the care worker read and understand the requirements of the care plan and the client's needs?* Yes No If no please detail:4. Can they describe to you what duties they need to carry out in the call?* Yes No 5. Does the care worker demonstrate understanding of infection and control and follow good practice?* Yes No 5.1 Carer Tasks- Please select tasks applicable to this client's call and if you observed the carer performing.Handwashing* Select All Hand washing on arrival Hand washing after removing gloves Hand washing Pre preparing food Hand washing before leaving Comments on Handwashing:*PPE* Select All Donning of PPE observed Carer wearing full PPE Inc Mask, Gloves & Apron Face Shield/ Visor Doffing of PPE observed Comments on PPE:*Tasks* Personal Care Moving & Handling Tolieting Bed making Food Preparation Cooking Other If other - please specify Comments on Tasks:*Waste Disposal* Disposal of clinical waste (Pads) Gloves and aprons, masks, and visors. Disposed of as per policy. Not left in kitchen bins etc. Food and household waste Cleaning* Cleaning work areas Using antibacterial/cleaning products when needed. Comments on Waste Disposal & Cleaning:*5.2 Did the carer complete medication tasks at this call? Yes No 5.3 Medication - record all processes followed by the carer by selecting when observed from below: 1. Washed their hands before administration 2. Checked care plan for instruction to administer medications 3. Prepared the client for medication administration 4. Had verbal consent from the client before administering medication 5. Checked the blister pack for name and address/ dates of expiry 6. Prepared client for medications and a drink for the client 7. Brought medication/s to the client 8. In the clients presence checked the date and time of administration 9. Dispensed medications to the client 10. Observed the client taking medications 11. Returned the blister pack to the safe storage 12. Made the correct record on the medication record 13. Washed their hands 14. Made a record in care visit record 15. Medications supervised, prompted as required detail any steps missed in recommendations below.Recommendations if any by Senior/Manager or additional comments:*Detail any missed steps or guidance you had to provide 6. Recording: Does the Care worker complete care visit notes correctly on their app?* Date of Call Call time arrival and exit Notes made are accurate re: care delivered. Tasks selected Notes reflect the clients care plan Reporting concerns/if applicable select checkboxes as completed based on your observations Additional comments - if you have any concerns following this spot check or wish to comment on good practice witnessed*Signed by Senior/Manager:*Sign your handheld device as you would a sheet of paper.Senior/Manager Name* First Last Signed by Care Worker:*Sign your handheld device as you would a sheet of paper.Care worker Name* First Last
