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In this presentation, we go over several opportunities for in home caregiver training. For more information or to become a CareFamily caregiver today, please visit CareFamily.com. It's important for caregivers to be prepared for whatever a family might need for their elderly loved one. The more training you have, the more opportunities you will have for jobs and for higher pay. In home caregivers require some specific training that can be found in local schools or online. CareFamily has its own directory of online classes that our caregivers can take advantage of. We hope you enjoy the presentation and continue to pursue more education in your career as a care provider.
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October 24, 2013
Presented by:
Tom Knox
CAREGIVER CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
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• There are nearly 1.9 million people in the U.S. who work in the home health care field – Fast growth rates are expected in upcoming years
– Plenty of opportunities
• Further training makes you more competitive
• Seniors may require more intensive care as they age – Different skills
– Be ready; Be Proactive
• What will states require?
Home Health Care
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• Companion / Homemaker: Mostly social, domestic, non-medical support
• Certified: PCA, HHA, Personal Aide Course
• Nurses Aides: Nurse Aide Certificate, Certified Nurse Aide, Nurses Aides, Home Attendant
• LPN, and RN
Categories of Caregiving Levels
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• Homecare Agencies
• Assisted Living Nursing Homes
• Private Duty Care
• Live-In Care
Categories of Caregiving Jobs
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• Ethical and legal behavior
• Infection control and personal hygiene
• Basic nutrition and how to care for a senior
• Reading and recording vital signs
• Elder abuse and neglect issues
Good Training Includes …
• Transferring and toileting
• Fall prevention measures
• Compassionate care
• Common disease
– Stroke
– Parkinson’s
– Arthritis
– Alzheimer’s
Good Training Includes …
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• The senior being able to maintain independence at home or having to go to an assisted living facility
– Family feels more confident of keeping the loved one at home
– Improper training could cause the family to feel “worried or overwhelmed”
• Great online training programs
– Vital information / knowledge
Training Makes a Difference
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Advance Your Training
• Financial Aid often available • LPN, Med Tech, RN, Medical Assistants • CNA training Schools • Medical Career Institute • Fortis College • PIMA Medical • Everest
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Great Resources: Scholarships and Financial Aid
• College Prowler http://collegeprowler.com/scholarships/major/licensed-practical-vocational-nurse-training-lpn-lvn-cert.-dipl-aas/
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/financial-aid
• Scholarships.com http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/nursing-scholarships/
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You can Find Courses at Carefamily.com
Easy access from the Carefamily “Dashboard.” Register today at:
www.carefamily.com For full access
You can Find Courses at Carefamily.com
Wide Variety of Options
Partners with Expertise
A Great Example of a FREE Course!
Great, Relevant Course
Offerings to Continue your education
“ My beloved grandmother was neglected in a facility. It inspired me to start an agency that successfully hired and cared for thousands of seniors at home. I have realized that there are great caregivers who want to build their careers at a livable wage. Our goal is to provide you great career options with the best families in America.”
- Tom Knox, Founder
Our Story … Your Story
Held by my great grandmother … 4 Generations of my family.
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