Support Worker Reference Cards

The essential pocket-sized guide for disability support workers, empowering you to act swiftly and effectively in critical moments.

Would you be confident to administer first aid should a client have a seizure? What if they began to choke and aspirated? Elevate your caregiving skills with the Disability & Support Worker Pack, a collection of reference cards tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, offering guidance and support in various scenarios. Designed in alignment with Australian first aid standards, these cards are an essential resource for support workers responsible for the safety and well-being of their clients.

What is Included?
- Standard ID badge size (64x108mm), 0.76mm thickness
- 3 double sided cards (displaying 4 different topics)
- Waterproof and wipeable highly durable PVC material

Topics Covered:
- Seizure Management: Recognition, Community First Aid and Escalation
- Anaphylaxis Management: Recognition, Community First Aid and Escalation
- Aspiration and Choking: General Symptoms, Community Treatment and Heimlich Manoeuver
- De-Escalation: Defusing Potentially Violent Situations, Purposeful Actions and Verbal Prompts
- Hospital Preparation: Packing for ED and Providing a Clinical Handover
- Workplace Incidents: Prevention, Responding and Reporting

Reference Card Details:
- Seizure Management: Recognise seizure symptoms, administer community first aid, and understand escalation procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the client.

- Anaphylaxis Management: Learn to identify signs of anaphylactic reactions, provide immediate first aid, and follow escalation protocols to address emergencies effectively.

- Aspiration and Choking: Understand the general symptoms of aspiration and choking, master community treatment techniques, and employ the Heimlich maneuver to respond swiftly to emergencies.

- De-Escalation Techniques: Acquire strategies to defuse potentially violent situations, employ purposeful actions, and utilise verbal prompts to ensure the safety of clients and yourself.

- Hospital Preparation: Prepare clients for emergency department visits using a packing checklist and providing a clinical handover for seamless care transition.

Disclaimer:
The information contained in this card is general in nature. The card is not a substitute for medical advice specific to a client's individual needs. The card is only intended to provide generic first aid information relating to the subject matter of the card, based on Australian guidelines and recommendations current at the time the card was printed. It is not a comprehensive guide to all presentations, symptoms, conditions, investigations, treatments, or otherwise intended to replace local policy, protocols, and procedures. Any person using this card does so at their own risk. The Nursing Note Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, damage, costs or expense whatsoever or incurred by any third party receives the card from a customer or otherwise. Any person who purchases a Card from The Nursing Note Pty Ltd, does so accepting these terms and conditions.

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