Boost Your Skills: What skills do you need to get paid?
Caregiving may seem like a natural task. After all, you know how to feed, bathe, and dress yourself. But doing these activities for someone you love is a different story.
Whether you’re taking care of mom, dad, or someone you’ve known a long time, there are techniques, tools and tips that you can put into practice to help ensure a safer and happier home life for your loved one — and for you. The lessons here will also help you develop skills that could qualify you to become a paid caregiver for your loved one in your state.
Putting your loved one’s preferences, values, and life experiences at the heart of your caregiving is a valuable skill that takes practice. Using person-centered care can make caregiving feel more rewarding.
Handheld showers. Grab bars. A certain kind of soap. What does your loved one need to make bathing a safe experience?
Helping an adult family member get dressed can feel awkward. How can you create a safe and respectful experience for both of you?
Eating is a basic human need. It’s also about sharing a social connection with your loved one.
Helping your loved one to use the toilet safely can be embarrassing for you both. What tools and tips might make the task more comfortable for you both?
How can you help the person you’re caring for get around safely if they have limited mobility?
It’s not just about dignity; it’s also about good health. How can you best help your care recipient?
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