Shadowing & Spot Checks - Care Workers

Use this checklist to shadow or perform spot checks on care workers to ensure they are following the best practices and to assess their knowledge and work ethic.

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Shadowing & Spot Checks - Care Workers



General Information

1. Name of Staff Member


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2. Role of Staff Member


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3. Role of Person performing this audit


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Appearance

1. Is the care worker wearing the appropriate uniform or following the staff dress code?


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2. Is the care worker wearing tailored black/navy trousers?


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3. Is the care worker wearing dark, fully enclosed flat-soled shoes?


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4. Does the care worker have any long hair tied back?


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5. Is the care worker wearing only a minimum amount of jewellery?


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6. Is the care worker sporting minimal makeup or perfume?


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7. Does the care worker have short, clean nails?


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8. Does the care worker look generally clean and tidy?


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9. Comments / Observations


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Entry & Greeting

1. Has the care worker used the correct entry procedure?


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2. Has the care worker announced themselves correctly?


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3. Has the care worker signed into the system?


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4. Has the care worker used the service user’s preferred name when greeting them?


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5. Did the care worker check the care plan summary for any changes or updates?


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6. Comments / Observations


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Equipment Check

1. Has the care worker checked that all equipment is in working order?


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2. Comments / Observations


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Manual Handling Assessment

1. Has the care worker moved the service user up the bed safely?


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2. Has the care worker turned/rolled the service user in bed safely?


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3. Has the care worker transferred the service user safely?


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4. Was all equipment used correctly, as per care plan/risk assessment?


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5. Comments / Observations


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Communication

1. Did the care worker seek consent to carry out care as appropriate?


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2. Has the care worker used the service user’s preferred name throughout the visit?


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3. Is the care worker communicating with the client throughout the visit?


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4. Is the care worker using appropriate communication techniques, as detailed in the care plan?


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5. Is the care worker fully explaining what is happening when carrying out tasks?


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6. Comments / Observations


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PPE

1. Is the care worker able to name or identify some items of PPE is and why it’s important to wear it?


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2. Did the care worker include gloves in their answer?


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3. Did the care worker include aprons in their answer?


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4. Did the care worker include overshoes in their answer?


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5. Did the care worker give a good explanation of why it is important to wear PPE?


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6. Did the care worker wash their hands as necessary during the visit?


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7. Did the care worker wear the correct PPE at the appropriate times?


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8. Comments / Observations


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Personal Care Tasks

1. Has the care worker washed the service user safely/correctly?


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2. Has the care worker dried and dressed the service user safely/correctly?


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3. Has the care worker toileted the service user safely/correctly?


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4. Has the care worker carried out oral care safely/correctly?


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5. Did the care worker ask the service user to choose the nature of washing?


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6. Did the care worker ask the service user which clothes they wanted to wear?


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7. Comments / Observations


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Food / Drink Preparation

1. Has the care worker made a hot or cold drink in line with the care plan?


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2. Has the service user made a hot or cold meal in line with the care plan?


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3. Did the care worker follow good Food Hygiene practices?


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4. Comments / Observations


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Documentation

1. Has the care worker fully completed all tasks and notes?


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2. Are the notes correct and thorough?


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3. Is it written in an appropriate way, with the correct use of language?


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4. Comments / Observations


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Privacy And Dignity

1. Did the care worker, work in a way that respects privacy and promotes dignity?


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2. Did the care worker ensure that they used coverings whilst carrying out personal care?


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3. Did the care worker use appropriate language throughout the visit?


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4. Comments / Observations


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Medication

1. Did the care worker administer any medication?


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2. Did the care worker administer medication using the appropriate method?


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3. Did the care worker offer any PRN medication?


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4. Did the care worker complete the medication record correctly (with dosage)?


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5. Comments / Observations


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6. Please use this space to record any further comments or observations


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7. Please use this space to record details of care worker’s response to observations made


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