Working Alone & Home Visit Safety for Alberta Caregivers

This course teaches home care workers how to recognize and respond to safety hazards when working alone in client homes and community settings. Caregivers will explore Alberta OHS Code requirements, common home care hazards, environmental and pet safety concerns, client interaction risks, communication protocols, personal safety strategies, and professional boundary setting.

Alberta’s OHS Code mandates that employers assess hazards associated with working alone and establish appropriate controls, communication procedures, and emergency protocols. This course helps caregivers understand their rights, recognize potential hazards, follow safety procedures, and respond appropriately to unsafe situations.

45 Minutes Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions

Learning Objectives

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Explain when a worker may be considered to be working alone according to Alberta regulations.
Identify hazards related to home visits, environment, pets, and client/family interactions.
Follow check-in, communication, and emergency contact procedures established by their employer.
Recognize when a visit or situation may be unsafe and when to pause or exit a visit.
Apply personal safety strategies while maintaining professionalism and dignity in client care.
Escalate concerns to a supervisor promptly and accurately.
Understand employer responsibilities and worker rights under Alberta OHS Code.

What's inside