Guardianship Code of Ethics

Guardianship staff shall:

Illustration of Aida the trainer.
Listen to Aida describe the job duties
  • Perform job duties in a competent, honest, and diligent manner.
  • Treat the individual, their family, friends, and support person with courtesy and respect.
  • Utilize a person-centered approach to decisions and service delivery.
  • Coordinate and monitor services needed by the individual to ensure that they are receiving the appropriate care and treatment.
  • Document with accuracy, clarity, objectivity, and with sound evidence.
  • Avoid judgment, expression of personal feelings, and frustrations.

Guardianship Code of Ethics:

  • Keep the affairs of an individual confidential, respect their privacy and dignity, and release only as appropriate, that which is necessary & relevant.
  • Act in the best interest of the individual, promoting the welfare of those with whom there is a professional responsibility.
  • Act with integrity in relationships with co-workers and others, be cooperative, and maintain professionalism.
  • Not participate in improper or illegal activity
  • Avoid any conflict of interest or impropriety.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with service providers, and other organizations and entities to ensure objectivity and effective decision-making ability.
  • Avoid personal relationships with the individual, their family, friends, and providers.
  • Not accept gifts from the individual, their family, providers, organizations, or entity involved in the individual’s care/service provision. (Including but not limited to: personal favors, meals, gifts, incentives, economic benefit, or political consideration,)
  • Not engage in or act in a discriminatory manner.
  • Maintain awareness of personal biases to ensure they don’t interfere or have a negative impact on working relationships with individuals and services rendered.