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Working with elderly people
Answered 4 years ago
Why do i need to be screened for all 5 DCSI ?
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4 years ago
There are different types of checks. Disability, elderly, vulnerable peipke and children. Plus police check
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4 years ago
Why all 5 to work s with elderly
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4 years ago
To ensure safety of the residents and clients! Look at all the dodgy people in the media atm. Plus if you are getting your certificate 3 in ages care you can use that to gain employment in disability etc. if you have nothing to hide get them as it does increase your chances of employment
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4 years ago
I only want to work with elderly people
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4 years ago
Regardless it’s looks better on your resume having all of them, who is asking you to do so? If it’s a job agency you will be expected to get all of them and apply for all jobs available with your certification
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4 years ago
It’s the course provider
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4 years ago
It’s standard. Everyone in health care regardless of what sector they work in has to have that check
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4 years ago
Thought if you work with elderly people you should only get aged dcsi
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4 years ago
Not all 5 checks
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4 years ago
Isn't that for working with children?
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4 years ago
Yes
I am confused why will the organisation apply for 5
I am confused why will the organisation apply for 5
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4 years ago
Maybe an extra safety measure
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4 years ago
I work with elderly but don't know what this is? Can you elaborate? Perhaps it's just company policy
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4 years ago
I was told it’s to increase your chances getting a job