Responsibilities of a first aider
In addition to responding to incidents a first aider could be responsible for ongoing duties such as:
- Checking first aid supplies and equipment
- Reordering first aid supplies
- Ensuring adequate first aid cover
- Maintaining the accident book
When dealing with an incident the responsibilities of a first aider can be categorised as:
- Arriving at the scene
- Assessing the situation and checking for danger
- Casualty communication to comfort and reassure
- Prioritising and providing first aid treatment
- Contacting the emergency services
- The clearing up process and infection control
- Ensuring safe use of the available equipment
- Dealing with post incident stress
