Essential Skills for Family Caregivers




Essential Skills for Family Caregivers

Being a family caregiver can be deeply emotionally satisfying. At times, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Caregiving is a big commitment and older adults may need a wide range of different types of assistance.

This CareAcademy class was created to provide family caregivers with essential tips and support to make this part of life a little easier to navigate.

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of maintaining a clean environment for both yourself and your loved one.

  • Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.

  • Assist your loved one with getting dressed.

  • Assist your loved one with a bath in bed.

  • Demonstrate proper body mechanics when assisting with moving or transporting your loved one.

  • Safely assist your loved one in and out of a vehicle.

  • Identify the different modified diets that a medical professional may recommend for your loved one.  

  • Practice ways to make mealtime comfortable for your loved one and to help him or her stay healthy.

  • Practice communication strategies for loved ones with hearing impairment.

  • Practice strategies for managing caregiver stress.

  • Identify options for seeking in-home care for your loved one.

About us: CareAcademy provides home care and home health agencies with a best-in-class online education platform that delivers engaging video-based classes and real-world scenarios that walk through aspects of the caregiver experience. We now train thousands of caregivers each month, helping them deliver the best care possible. Best of all, we provide the extra set of hands Agencies need to manage caregiver training so they can acquire and retain the talent needed to grow their business.

Learn Essential Family Caregiving Techniques

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What you will learn
  • Have the confidence and basic skills to help a friend or family member in need of care.

Rating: 4.65385

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 32 mins

Instructor: CareAcademy | Caregiver Training


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