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7 MIN · Module

Time, Sickness and Night Shifts

Learn the workplace expectations around punctuality, sickness, holidays, night shifts, fatigue and phone use in an Irish care setting. Understand why these are not simply administrative rules but can directly affect residents and the rest of the shift.

On time means ready for handover

Imagine that your shift begins at 8.00 and you walk through the door at 8.00. You may believe that you are exactly on time. But the previous shift is waiting to hand over important information. You still need to put away your belongings, get ready and reach the place where handover happens. In a care setting, being on time means…

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