Employee Registration Form

Care Assure is committed to supporting all staff to conduct themselves professionally at all times while representing Care Assure.

Staff / Volunteers should not approach a customer to take a photograph of them for any other reason.

National Standards for Disability Services NDIS
Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

In the absence of policy direction there is a risk that Care Assure’s standards and expectations of staff behaviour and performance will not be adequately communicated and that service to Participants will deteriorate, or Participants will be placed at risk.

This policy covers all staff, placements, volunteers, agency staff and students engaged by Care Assure in any capacity whatsoever (hereafter “staff”).

Not applicable

Care Assure is committed to supporting Participants to live and be supported in the community, and it is important that staff conduct themselves in a manner which affirms this commitment. Professional conduct incorporates privacy and confidentiality, promotion of the positive image of the Participants, appropriate communication, respect and trust.

Staff play a key role in the way in which Participants perceive themselves and the way in which articipants are seen by the community and their families. Staff also influence the way in which Care Assure is perceived by Participants and the community. Our diverse workforce and culture of respect and positivity are key elements that help to foster an outstanding workplace environment.

Care Assure recognises the right of all employees to fair treatment and the right to be heard. Care Assure fully supports the effective resolution of grievances and encourages all employees to utilise the grievance procedure.

All staff have a responsibility to work within our Vision, Purpose, Work and Values to ensure we provide quality services to our Participants

Care Assure recognises that staff, volunteers, agency personnel and students use information about individuals and organisations during the course of their work or activities. In most cases information will not be stated as confidential and it will be necessary to use common sense and discretion in deciding whether information is expected to be confidential.
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance, but if in doubt staff, volunteers agency staff, students are required to seek advice from their Team Leader/Manager as appropriate.

Privacy Act, as amended Staff Professional Conduct

In the absence of broad policy direction there is a risk that confidential information about individuals or Care Assure may be in-properly disclosed to a third party.

This policy covers all staff, placements, volunteers, agency staff and students engaged by Care Assure in any capacity whatsoever (hereafter “staff”).

Personal Information
Personal information means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an
individual who is reasonably identifiable
(a) Whether the information or opinion is true or not; and
(b) Whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
Sensitive Information
Care Assure will collect sensitive information about an individual, only with the individual’s consent,
or if required by law, or in other special circumstances.

Sensitive information means
(a) Information or an opinion about an individual’s:

that is also personal information; or
(b) Health information about an individual; or
(c) Genetic information about an individual that is not otherwise health information; or
(d) Biometric information that is to be used for the purpose of automated biometric verification or
biometric identification; or
(e) Biometric templates.

Staff, agency staff, volunteers, students:
(a) Are able to share information with their line manager where necessary to discuss issues and seek advice.
(b) Should avoid exchanging personal or sensitive information about individuals with whom they have a professional relationship. This includes, but is not limited to:

(c) Should avoid disclosing information regarding the business affairs of Care Assure or any other entity or persons associated with the business affairs of Care Assure
(d) When photocopying or working on confidential documents, must ensure that the materials are not accidently seen by others. This also applies to information on computer screens.
(e) Accessing unauthorised materials or breaching confidentiality may face disciplinary action

Care assure has zero tolerance in respect to the use of illicit drugs.

Care Assure aims to maintain a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol or drugs. The use, being under the influence of, the transfer, sale or possession of alcohol, illicit drugs or controlled substances while engaged or scheduled to be engaged in any business on behalf of the organisation, is strictly prohibited. Moreover, for their own safety and for the safety of other persons, staff may only report for work in a condition to perform their duties free from the effects of alcohol or drugs. This includes prescribed drugs which may have side effects that hamper a staff person’s capacity to carry out their duties effectively.

The organisation recognises that alcohol and substance abuse is a treatable problem and it is willing to provide referral assistance (e.g. to Care Assure’s Employee Assistance Program provider) to those who want to understand and correct their problem before it impairs their performance and jeopardises their employment. To this end, and in furtherance of Care Assure’s duty of care obligations, Care Assure may direct a staff member to attend the EAP if we have reasonable grounds for suspecting alcohol or other substances may be, or are likely to, impact upon work attendance or work performance.

Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Disciplinary Action and Termination of Employment

In the absence of policy direction there is a risk that a staff member or volunteer may harm either themselves or another person whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

This policy covers all staff, placements, volunteers, agency staff and students engaged by Care Assure in any capacity whatsoever (hereafter “staff”).

Medical Examination: any test undertaken by a registered professional in pursuance of this policy. Includes, but is not limited to the testing of saliva, blood, urine and hair.

(a) During Induction new staff will be informed of this policy and of their obligations in relation to it and sign-off to that effect.
(b) Staff may be required to submit to a drugs/alcohol test under the following circumstances:

(c) In the event that a person advises they are unable to attend a medical examination so requested, the person will need to provide evidence to the satisfaction of Care Assure for advising that they or unable to attend If the reason is satisfactory to Care Assure;

(d) If the person does not attend the scheduled medical examination or the reason for nonattendance is not satisfactory, the matter will be dealt with in accordance with disciplinary policy
(e) If the person does not attend the rescheduled examination referred to in (iii) (a) or if an examination is rescheduled as an outcome of the disciplinary procedure described in (iv), Care Assure will suspend employment without pay until such time as another medical examination occurs unless there are pressing reasons that would justify their nonattendance. This medical examination will be at the cost of the staff member/volunteer. A random spot check examination will then occur within three months.
(f) For the purposes of testing to ensure compliance with this policy, testing at the medical examination will include saliva, blood, urine, hair or any other appropriate test as may be required in the circumstances.
(g) In the event that any staff member is found to be in violation of this procedure, including failure to attend scheduled medical examinations, then disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, will be imposed. More specifically,

(h) Off-the-job use of alcohol or drugs which adversely affects a staff member’s job performance or jeopardises their own safety or the safety of others may also be cause for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
(i) In the event that any visitor or employee of firms conducting business with Care Assure is found to be in violation of this procedure, he/she is to be refused entry or removed from the worksite. Managers shall enforce this procedure by reporting any violation to the relevant Executive Manager so that an appropriate course of action can be determined.

I have read and understand Care Assures policy SP 5.3 Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and I consent to submitting to a drugs and / or alcohol test if requested to by Care Assure Management.

I consent that I will not divulge any information I have acquired, during or after my involvement with Care Assure unless legally required to do so, pursuant to Section 48 (1) and (2) of the Mental Health Act, 1976 - 1979, the South Australian Health Commission Act, Section 64, and other relevant legislation such as the NDIS Act, Privacy Act, Information Sharing Guidelines for Promoting Safety and Wellbeing.

I have read and understand Care Assures policy SP 5.3 Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and I consent to submitting to a drugs and / or alcohol test if requested to by Care Assure Management.