Author: crochet272002

crochet272002 https://velmafamily.wordpress.com I am a journalism student at VSCC and hope to find an amazing job in my new field. I am also a mom and wife. I am from Kerrville, Texas. I love Nashville.
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What you need to become a caregiver

Here are a few suggestions of abilities you will need to have for the job as a caregiver is a caring heart, clean driving record, the ability to learn new skills and a big smile as you enter the client’s home.

The elderly and disabled need you to have a caring heart. Sometimes you may be the only person they see so loving them is important. Its a hard job but worth it. Listening to their stories or watching an old movie can make them so happy.

A clean driving record, up to date automobile insurance and reliable transportation area must work in this industry. As a caregiver, you can not just miss a shift or be late so these things are important.

The ability to learn new skills is so important because every client is different with a different set of needs. Some of the skills I have learned over the years are using a Hoyer lift, colostomy care and giving a bed bath.

Greeting every client with a smile is a must in this industry. If you have these qualities find a company in your area and change someone’s day by helping take care of them.

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The parts of a hoyer lift

A Birthday Surprise

The best part of caregiving is sharing moments like birthdays with our clients. Some of these people do not have anyone but us to celebrate with them.

Sunday I was able to enjoy a celebration with a special guy, my client. A few days before I asked him what his favorite food and cake was so I could make him a birthday dinner.

My first stop was to the local Kroger to get the needed supplies. Fried shrimp, mashed potatoes and green peas but lets not forget a red velvet cake.

After arriving at his house for my shift I cooked his birthday dinner and surprised him with a colorful balloon.

After cooking his meal, he enjoyed every bite while watching a movie. This is not a requirement of being a caregiver but it is my favorite part. Sharing these moments are the best part.

Taste great, Client approved!
Happy Birthday

Cleaning for my clients






 





Clients have many different needs as we go into their homes. One huge need caregivers provide is cleaning. Sometimes we have to sweep, mop, dishes, dusting, vacuum and anything else that the client might need. 





Viruses, bacteria and infections thrive in dirty places so using a good        cleaner helps quite a bit. I prefer  Lysol cleaners such as the kitchen spray for the counters or aerosol spray to disinfectant things such as couches.The added bonus is the cleaners all smell amazing.





Lavender, Lemon, and clean linen sent all make a home smell great.

			

	
	



			
				


			
		

		
Caregivers wear many hats.
	


		

		

A sample list of duties expected for a caregiver.





So many different duties are required such as mopping a floor, giving a bed bath and helping someone get in their wheelchair. Some of the things we as caregivers do can be as simple as watching a movie or talking about a loved one the client misses.