CAMBRIDGE CARE COMPANY STAFF
We value each member of our team and provide each member of staff with a full induction to the company. We provide specialist training to enable them to carry out our services to the highest standards possible. We offer ongoing support and encourage all staff to work towards achieving a National Vocational Qualification in Care. All staff have an Enhanced Criminal Disclosure Check before they are offered employment.
We aim to introduce you to your care worker before care services begin.
The organisation retains a complete record of all qualifications, credentials and experience gained for each member of staff, whether full-time or part-time. These records may be found in the Staff Files retained at the company’s office, and are of limited access for reasons of confidentiality and security.
In summary, care workers are required to have, as a minimum, the following qualifications in order for them to provide care services for clients at their homes as part of their induction to Cambridge Care Company:
- Principles of Care
- Service User Needs
- Moving and Handling*
- Health and Safety*
- Basic Food Hygiene*
- Emergency First Aid*
- Administration of Medication*
- Basic Infection Control*
- Abuse Awareness*
* Updated Annually
Induction training incorporates shadowing an experienced member of staff, interactive induction CD and practical training, an induction questionnaire in line with the Skills for Care Induction Standards, and the above training and discussion sessions with the company’s manager. All members of staff are offered and encouraged to gain the NVQ 2 qualification within the first 6 months of employment.
Penny Overy
Penny began her career in the care industry 14 years ago, attending college and gaining a Diploma in Care. She has continued to study and has gained a Key Trainer’s Certificate on Medication Policies, and Key Trainer’s Certificate for People Handling and Risk Assessment (which is approved by the Royal College of Nursing Accreditation Unit). She holds The Registered Manager’s Award.
Penny has worked for various care companies and has over 5 years’ experience in management, business development and assessing and co-ordinating care for service users. She is very focused and committed to ensuring that Cambridge Care Company provides care services to the highest possible standards, and ensures that she meets each service user before the company begins providing care services.
