October 22, 2011

Skills and knowledge as a Caregiver

Skills and Knowledge as a Caregiver is very important for all caregivers,whether you're a Hired Caregiver that taking care for your employer or patient,or you as the Family Caregiver that taking care of your love
ones. there are many things to considered and be aware of,when in comes to task and duties as a caregiver,there are those things that a caregiver must always to bear in mind before doing such task,and it must always be in presence of mind often times,what ever may be or whatsoever task that a caregiver will get into,always presence of mind is always the key,because Caregiver is a delicate
job to be always remembered,and if not done it properly and in a wrong manner,there will be always a risk for both,for the caregiver and specially for the patient,like transferring the patient from one place to
the other,or even assisting patient in walking,bed bath or even changing bed covers,linen,pillow,and etc. if the caregiver is in the wrong position when transferring the patient from one place to the other,this will cause a back injuries and pain for the caregiver,and sometimes,lifetime pain and injuries will result for the caregiver to carry it into his/her entire life.

The capability of any caregiver and the presence of mind at often times,will be base on the skills and experiences of any caregiver that doing the task. there will always be a techniques when in comes to
mobility and transferring patient,and this techniques can be used effectively,and the caregiver can
able to benefits a good and secured performances doing all the task,and most of all, preventing any injuries for both the caregiver and as well as for the patient,this will always be in two ways,because the safety of both the caregiver and the patient,will always depend in the hands of the caregiver itself.
and as a caregiver,the reliance of the patient and employer must always be cared,and in that case,the caregiver must be reliable constantly.
The safety of both the patient and the caregiver itself will always depending on the caregiver,and this
thing must always be in mind to any caregiver,handling any task and duties in a safe manner at all times,will always prevent both the caregiver and the patient into any injuries,and mobility and transfer skills is really important to master as a caregiver for safety reason for both,and the techniques and knowledge will be always paired with safety constantly. because any wrong move that a caregiver do, incomes to transferring the patient,either from wheelchair to bed or from bed to wheelchair,this will put the patient to any injuries and also for the caregiver itself.so at often constantly,any caregiver must always be in safety mode or safety manner,as to say safety first at all times.
BY : J.LE

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