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Understanding the Caregiver Role
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Skills based Training
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Preparing to be a MedTec Employee
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Skills Based Training
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a. Preparation and Communication
First meeting
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Communicating with Clients
This video covers: 1. General communication practices • Clarify client preferences in task completion and any misinformation • Speak clearly, slowly, and in short sentences. Make sure you are visible when speaking • Be respectful and compassionate 2. Communicating with elders with Alzheimer's/Dementia • Try to use different words or hand gestures • Try to find the source of the problem and solve it • Be sure to keep an eye on your client at all times, beware of wandering off LINK: Add link
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- Ensuring...
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These slides show how important it is to check in on clients
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b. Transportation and Meal Prep
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- Transporting clients safely...
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These slides show how to safely transport clients and what tasks that require driving would be appropriate
Resource Articles:
How Your Nutritional Needs Change as You Age
This article explains how aging affects nutritional needs and how to best address those changes. A few ways to do so is to incorporate nutrient-rich foods, more protein, fiber, and different vitamins.
18 Healthy Meals For Seniors
This article has some easy healthy meal prep ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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c. Physical Care and Client's Safety
Influenza Training Packet
Basic Hygiene and Infection Control
This video covers: 1. General hand washing and safety practices • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - How to handle needle pricks and exposure to bodily fluids • If you get pricked, wash the area • If bleeding, let it bleed out • Contact MedTec about pricks or fluids 2. MedTec's COVID-19 policies • Monitor symptoms • Fill out MedTec questionnaire • Don't go to work if you experience ANY symptoms and contact MedTec staff LINK: ADD LINK
Influenza Education and Vaccination Form
This video covers: 1. General Influenza information • Highly contangious respiratory infection • Use prevention methods • Utilize best hygiene practices 2. The benefits of the influenza vaccine • Can help keep you from getting sick • Preventative tool to protect people at high risk 3. How to fill out MedTec's Influenza vaccination form • REQUIRED to submit record of whether or not you have been vaccinated • Go to FILL IN REST LINK: ADD LINK
d. Uncomfortable Situations