07 Decent Care considers the employee/sub-contractor Identification (ID) Card as an important component when working with participants for security and safety purposes. Therefore, the wearing of the ID is non-negotiable. It is the employee’s/sub-contractor's obligation to help keep the work environment safe, and ensure one can always identify the carer. This is done by displaying the ID visibly and clearly on the person at all times while working with a participant.
7.1 The following habits are regarded as minor violations in the use of the ID:
- Wearing the ID underneath, one’s clothing (shirt, jacket, etc.)
- Carrying the ID inside a personal article, for example, a bag, pocket, or wallet
- Wearing an ID that has not been validated by Decent Care
7.2 The following practices are considered major offenses in the use of the ID (warranting a major disciplinary action)
- Tampering with the ID card
- Using another person’s ID or allowing another person to use one’s ID
7.3 It shall be the responsibility of the employee to report immediately to Decent Care (office), the loss of one’s ID to avoid inconvenience.
7.4 In circumstances where the participant is uncomfortable with the employee wearing the ID card, the employee may carry the ID card in their pocket or where the participant can not see it.