Description
This curriculum offers a thorough resource for training care staff in the appropriate and safe techniques required for providing high-quality, dignified personal care. Designed to foster both resident comfort and promote an appropriate level of independence, this 4-hour course builds crucial skills while reinforcing professional, respectful interaction.
What’s Included in Each Curriculum Package
Instructor Manual
- A step-by-step guide for supervisors to deliver effective training.
- Includes detailed lesson content, interactive discussion points, student assessments, and activities that reinforce critical concepts.
- Designed for both small-group and one-on-one coaching sessions, making training adaptable to your agency’s needs.
Employee Manual
- Each manual walks staff through key training content in easy-to-understand language.
- Includes space for reflection, note-taking, and activity sheets to encourage active participation.
Manuals and materials, including a PowerPoint presentation, are also provided on a flash drive.
Core Content & Proficiency Objectives
Students will demonstrate mastery in a wide range of essential skills, including:
- Personal Hygiene Techniques: Including bathing in a bathtub, shower, or bed.
- Intimate Care: Detailed steps for nail and skin care, oral hygiene, including denture care, and shaving.
- Safety & Movement: Techniques for safe transfer, ambulation, and positioning.
- Elimination: Proper assistance with toileting and elimination procedures.
Emphasis on Dignity and Respect
The curriculum places a strong focus on the caregiver’s demeanor when providing intimate personal care. Assistants are taught to:
- Ask for and respect the person’s preferences.
- Be polite and casual.
- Explain what they are doing before doing it, while maintaining a relaxed demeanor.
- Respectfully ask permission before taking actions or touching the person’s body.
This curriculum ensures your staff is not only technically competent but also fully trained to provide care with compassion, respect, and dignity.
Train with confidence. Save time. Ensure consistency.
