A Guide for mobility Workers
As you prepare to start your journey with us, it’s important to understand the dress code and safety gear requirements. This guide will help you dress appropriately for your shifts while ensuring your safety and that of those you care for.
Clothing
- Clothing and accessories must be clean, modest, respectful and kept well maintained.
- Perfume and cologne may become an irritant to some and should be used with discretion.
- In Clinical areas, for the safety of the worker on platform as well as the client, anything that can come into contact with the client should be secured. This includes ties, scarves, long hair, stethoscopes, ID badges or other items that may scratch, catch or irritate a client should be removed when moving, lifting or transferring a client.
Infection control requirements:
- If long sleeves are worn due to weather, the sleeves should be rolled up when providing direct client care and for hand hygiene.
Footwear
Workers must wear shoes that provide protection from injury or contact with sharp objects. The style:
- enclosed style (e.g. no sandals, sling backs or open toe);
- flat or moderate heel;
- made of a non-absorbent substance.
Shoes and socks should be of a colour that will harmonise with the clothing.
Safety First with the Right Gear:
- PPE Requirements: Your safety and the safety of those you assist are paramount. Always carry necessary safety gear such as N95 masks and gloves. For a detailed list of required PPE, please refer to the ‘Work Procedures’ section in the app.
- Additional Info:
Stand Out with ID:
- Photo ID Badges: Many of our provider partners, especially in residential settings, require workers to wear an ID tag. This helps in building a sense of community and trust with residents.
- Ordering Your Badge: You can order a high-quality Photo ID badge from ePrint online. Use the code “mobility” at checkout.
- Photo Tips for Your Badge: Ensure your photo is at least 300 dpi resolution, taken against a plain background, and without any filters or accessories (unless for cultural, religious, or medical reasons).
Jewellery, Body Piercing and Body art (tattoos)
- Jewellery and body piercing must be discrete and of no potential risk to clients, residents, clients, peers, equipment or the wearer and ensure a professional image is always portrayed.
- Jewellery, including wristwatch may harbor bacteria, which should be avoided in some areas such for quality-of-care reasons may be banded – refer to individual facility or provider policies and procedures.
- Tattoos that could be perceived as offensive should be discreetly covered where possible (e.g. tattoos of naked men/women, skulls or daggers dripping blood).
Nails and Hair
- Nails must be kept short and clean. Due to the potential infection control risks, Artificial nails or long nails are not allowed for clinical and personal care workers.
- Hair should be clean and tidy and should not compromise clinical requirements and other common standards. This means that long hair must be tied back during service for WHS reasons.
Some areas will require head/hair protection to be worn e.g. Operating Suite, Kitchen, all areas of food handling.
- Males are to be clean-shaven or have facial hair neatly trimmed.
Additional Tips:
- Provider Specific Policies: Always refer to and follow the specific policies of each provider’s facility. They may have additional or different requirements regarding dress code and PPE. See how to access provider facility info
- Hygiene: Maintaining good personal hygiene is crucial. Ensure you are well-groomed and clean for every shift.
- Getting Your Badge Just Right: When ordering your ID badge, make sure your photo follows these guidelines for the best result. This small step is significant in ensuring you’re readily identifiable and adds to the professional environment of our provider partners’ facilities.
By following these guidelines, you’ll be well-prepared and appropriately dressed for your role as a worker with mobility. Remember, presenting yourself professionally not only reflects well on you but also on mobility and the standards we uphold together.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help 1300438227 or support@mobility.com.au
