Online Course Package » Georgia Homemaker Aide Initial Training 15 CU


Description:
This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for training the Homemaker in Georgia and meets the basic training requirements listed in OCGA 306.12(b) as well as non-agency related Orientation topics listed in OCGA 306.12(a) including elder abuse, ethics, client rights and observation. Prior to providing services, the Homemaker Aide must complete a prescribed training program as well as an orientation. Note, it is the agency's responsibility to provide agency specific information indicated in OCGA 306.12(a).
Hours:
15.00

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Courses:
Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 1 - Signs and Symptoms
This course describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects the individual, as well as friends and family.

Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 2 - In Their Shoes: A Person's Perspective
This course looks at the role of the caregiver as a helper and guide through the traumatic experience of memory loss.

Becoming a Caregiver
This course covers the core values of caregiving, understanding the range of caregiver duties, the basics of client rights, and understanding other team members' roles.


Body Systems and the Aging Process
Understanding the aging process, how it affects the person and how the caregiver can help is the basis of this course. Systems discussed include cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, muscular, nervous, skeletal, urinary and the senses.

Communicating with Others
This course will help you understand how to communicate with impaired clients, individuals with Alzheimer's or memory loss, agitated people and others in your work.

Environmental Hazards and Safety
In this course you will learn how to help create a safe, comforting environment, and how to keep it free from hazards. Creating and maintaining a safe environment is important for both you and your clients.

Ethics and Personal Rights
Ethics is the art of knowing the right thing to do, even in confusing circumstances. This course will help you better manage those gray areas when it's hard to know the right thing to do.

Infection Control
Good infection control starts with proper handwashing, but continues through many steps the caregiver can take. Understanding this topic will help you keep your clients - and yourself and others - as healthy as possible.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Many caregivers assist clients with daily living tasks like cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation, medication and even pet care. Learn how to do these tasks efficiently and appropriately with this course.

Nutrition and Hydration
Proper nutrition and adequate hydration are some of the most important aspects to maintaining the health of your clients. Learn how to manage these elements and how to prepare or supervise healthy meals with this course.

Observation, Reporting and Recording
As a caregiver your skills of observation, reporting and recording are vital to helping the rest of the care team provide the best care possible to your clients. Sharpen those skills with this class.

Understanding Client Rights
No matter what the care setting, your clients have rights - rights to privacy, dignity, independence and respect, among other things. Learn how to apply these rights in your daily work with all clients.

Understanding Elder Abuse
Abuse is more than just physical. It can also be emotional, financial and sexual. Learn how to recognize and report all types of abuse and neglect, as well as how to protect yourself so that you never abuse a client in your care.

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