Certified caregiver training allows senior caregivers to verify their knowledge and understanding of specific caregiving skills. Many people still do not realize that the senior care industry has established specific training mandates for senior caregivers in many states as senior caregiving has become a profession.
What is certified caregiver training?
This training guides individuals through the basic caregiving skills and explains necessary terms and safety requirements and job duties for professional senior caregivers.
- Caregiver training concepts usually include the following skills:
- Safety (for Emergencies and Environmental such as Hurricanes, Earthquakes)
- Care Plan Duties and Care Plan Notes
- Personal Care
- Understanding Age-related Illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia
- Safe Transfers
- Communication Skills
- Identifying Elder Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Financial)
- Personal Care
- Safe Environment and Infection Control
- Meal Assistance
- Emotional Care for Aging Issues such as Death and Grieving
Check out the basic caregiver certification training, meeting state requirements in many states and meeting the initial guidelines outlined by the senior care industry. Online training courses allow anyone to begin a professional caregiving career.
Caregiver Training University provides an overview of training requirements (and you can also find training in Spanish)!
