Aged Care Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Clear Safe Operating Procedures for common aged care tasks, equipment and environments, helping carers protect residents and themselves every shift.
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Aged Care Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Aged care teams juggle personal care, mobility support, medication assistance, cleaning and kitchen duties every shift. Without clear instructions, it is easy for shortcuts to creep in and for residents or staff to be placed at risk.
BlueSafe’s Aged Care SOPs provide practical, step-by-step guidance for common care and support tasks in residential and community settings.
Typical Aged Care SOP Topics
This category can include SOPs for:
- assisting residents with transfers using hoists and slide sheets
- showers, toileting and personal care
- safe use of beds, chairs and mobility aids
- cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas
- safe operation of kitchen appliances and food service equipment
Each SOP focuses on maintaining resident dignity while protecting staff from common injuries such as sprains, strains and slips.
What’s Inside an Aged Care SOP
Each SOP typically includes:
- purpose and scope of the task
- PPE and infection control requirements
- pre-start checks for equipment and environment
- step-by-step instructions for safe task completion
- hygiene, manual handling and communication tips
- shutdown/clean-up and documentation steps
You can adapt the wording to match your terminology, care model and risk profile.
Why Aged Care Services Use BlueSafe SOPs
- ✔ Written in clear, worker-friendly language
- ✔ Supports WHS, infection control and aged care quality standards
- ✔ Fully editable and brandable for your facility
- ✔ Helpful for induction, refresher training and competency sign-off
Use these Aged Care SOPs to give staff confidence and consistency across every shift.