A Caregiver assists people who are unable to complete basic tasks, such as the elderly, the mentally ill or those with disabilities. Caregiver duties include administering medications, helping clients complete personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating or grooming, and following the patient’s prescribed healthcare plan.
Egy Caregiver képesnek kell lennie arra, hogy különféle kötelezettségeket és felelősségeket teljesítsen. Az alábbiakban felsorolunk néhány olyan kötelezettséget és felelősséget, amelyet a Caregivernek végre kell hajtania:
- Offering companionship to patients
- Taking clients to their medical appointments, the grocery store and other important places
- Managing medication
- Preparing meals when needed
- Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
- Keeping the house clean and doing laundry when needed
- Providing bathing and dressing assistance
Egy versenyképes Caregiver bizonyos készségekkel és képesítésekkel rendelkezik, beleértve:
- Experience with Alzheimer’s or dementia care
- Mental health training for patients dealing with social, emotional or mental health concerns
- First aid and CPR training so they can respond in an emergency
- Training in any special areas of care you provide
