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Be there or be square

Many aspects of being a caregiver are important and necessary but the most important is to be show up for every shift. These people are counting on us, caregivers to be there. They need a bath, supper or maybe help with their medicine.

Small steps the night before can help you to be on time for your shift. Filling your gas tank the night before, no chance of getting stuck on the side of the road with a fuel light reminder beeping.Another great idea is leaving a few minutes early just in case traffic is heavy or there is a road closure.

Go to bed on time and get up on time will help make sure you get to your shift on time. Don’t hit snooze or watch an extra show because either way it can make you late. Clients count on us to show up so go to bed early and show up for the.

Seven tips to be on time

1.Go to bed on time

2.Choosing your clothing the night before .

3.Prepare what you can the night before.

4. Get woke up, drink coffee or shower what ever you need.

5.Set a second alarm across the room if it will help you.

6.Choose get breakfast ideas such as a banana or muffin.

7. Build in some flex time for anything extra you might need to do in the morning.

Give all you can to be the most prepared for the clients that count on on you daily to take care of all their needs, oh and please wear your smile.

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