Caregiver Training Manual

Caregiver Training

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1. To ensure proper hygiene, a caregiver must wash their hands immediately after removing gloves or other personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. When lifting or moving a client, a caregiver should keep the load close to the body and use their leg muscles to minimize strain.
3. For clients with cognitive impairment, the best communication skill is to provide many detailed instructions at once so they know exactly what to do.
4.In the event of a client fall, the caregiver must call 911, help the client stay comfortable, and notify the supervisor before attempting to move the client.
5. A core responsibility for all caregivers is to routinely check the client's environment for hazards such as loose rugs, clutter, and inadequate lighting.
6. Homemaker/Companion (HC) staff are allowed to pre-fill a client's weekly medication box if requested by the client's family.
7. If a client who cannot move independently requires repositioning, the caregiver must always wait exactly two hours between turns, even if the care plan specifies a different schedule
8. When preparing to transfer a client from a chair, the caregiver must ensure the wheels are unlocked to allow for smooth movement.
9. If a client with dementia begins to resist bathing, the caregiver should immediately stop, try to distract them, and report the refusal to the supervisor.
10.The first action a caregiver should take upon noticing a change in a client's condition, such as new skin redness or unusual dizziness, is to document it in the chart and wait for the next supervisor visit.
Training Acknowledgment: I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this Homemaker Companion Training Manual and understand that I must follow: The client’s care plan. My agency’s policies. State reporting requirements. Safety procedures. Professional boundaries. My scope of practice.

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