Caregiver Stress Relief Photo

Published: September 13, 2016  ~   0

Sunsets for caregivers – find caregiver training and jobs at www.caregiverlist.com. Senior caregivers in many states are required to have training annually to keep updated on the most recent senior care skills and innovations. As caregiving is emotional as well as physical, it is also important for caregivers to care for themselves. Take a moment to enjoy this photo!

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Caregiver Stress Relief relaxation photo

Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week

Published: June 18, 2016  ~   0

What are a caregiver’s job duties?

Published: May 28, 2016  ~   0
Senior caregivers provide many, many services to seniors. Anyone entering the senior care industry quickly learns there are a wide variety of caregiver jobs and caregiver job duties. Sometimes it can be a surprise to learn that professional caregivers must meet certain certification standards by taking training courses meeting state requirements. Then the caregiver must pass a competency test to verify their knowledge.

Caregiver job duties include the following:

  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (often called “ADL’s – see, senior care has hip abbreviations too. Definition of ADL = basic activities you do each day, such as getting up and showering, getting dressed, eating your meals, taking your medications, scheduling appointments, doing laundry, grabbing your mail….you get the idea – anything that can be difficult to do when you have health and mobility issues that limit your capabilities.
  • Personal Care: bathing and toileting assistance
  • Transfer and Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation and Assistance
  • ADL assistant with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Errands
  • Companionship
  • Maintaining Daily Care Notes
  • Specific tasks for Medical Conditions
  • Engaging in Physical and Mental Activities

Caregivers may begin caregiver training in the basic skills with an online course and continue learning by reading books and watching movies to understand how caregiving can be a unique journey for everyone.

 

California Caregiver Training Requirements

Published: April 15, 2016  ~   0
Senior caregivers in California now must be certified for caregiver training meeting the states new requirements.

Senior caregivers working in homes in California must complete:
2 hours of Orientation Training
3 hours of Safety Training
5 hours of Annual Training on Caregiving Core Competencies

Members of the Professional Association of Caregivers receive online training and California caregivers may receive the 10-hour California training by Caregiver Training University.

Certified Caregiver Training

Certified Caregiver Training

Senior Caregiver Job Growth

Published: November 8, 2015  ~   0

Professional Association of Caregivers Code of Ethics

Published: November 8, 2015  ~   0

Professional Association of Caregivers members agree to follow these ethics as senior caregivers:

  • I will always treat my clients with kindness and respect.
  • I will always arrive at the client’s home on time, preferably 5 minutes before the start of my scheduled hours. If I might be late, I will immediately call.
  • I will follow the Plan of Care each day for my client.
  • I will maintain a clean and organized home for my client.
  • I will never leave my client unattended. If the relief caregiver is late I will immediately call the Care Manager.
  • I will address my client by their last name unless they invite me to use their first name.
  • I will honor the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, including their identity, address, and telephone number.
  • I will keep my religious beliefs, political choices, or personal issues private and likewise respect my client’s beliefs.
  • I will call 911 immediately when there is a medical emergency and then call my senior care company office or Care Manager.
  • I will not engage in financial transactions nor intimate relationships with a client or family member.
  • I will never use alcohol or illegal drugs as a professional caregiver.
  • I will only use my personal mobile phone for calls and texts during rest or break periods.

Join Professional Association of Caregivers

 

P.A.C. Member Benefits

Published: October 31, 2015  ~   0

Professional Association of Caregivers

Join Professional Association of Caregivers (P.A.C.)

“Caring for the Caregiver”

Professional caregivers assist seniors with daily living needs, providing emotional and physical support.

The Professional Association of Caregivers “Cares for the Caregiver”

  • Training
  • Community of Caregivers
  • Senior Caregiving News
  • T-shirt
  • Lapel Pin

Recognizing the profession of caregiving and supporting professional caregivers, the P.A.C. provides caregivers with a community to support the profession and needs of senior caregivers.

Join the P.A.C. to show your caregiving skills and strengthen your professional proficiency.

Professional Association of Caregivers

Published: October 31, 2015  ~   0

Join Professional Association of Caregivers (P.A.C.)

Increase your caregiver qualifications and become part of a community. It’s simple and easy with a long term value and benefits.

Simple and Informative:

  • 10-Hour Online Caregiver Certification Training Program

Upon completion, you receive a mailed:

  • T-Shirt
  • Lapel Pin
  • Certificate to show agencies and clients

PAC Membership that gives you value

  • Senior Caregiving News
  • Community chat and support

All this for only $79.00

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