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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

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.