Each person develops routines for bathing, brushing teeth and caring for his or her body early in life. These habits give a sense of well-being, security and comfort. Allowing someone else to provide care may be stressful. It's important to provide personal care in a way that supports a person's preferences and dignity.
This program teaches home care professionals and primary caregivers the principles behind personal care and how to perform procedures safely and respectfully.
Topics include:
• Use of correct body mechanics
• Infection control
• Correct handwashing
• Privacy and modesty issues
• Promoting independence
• Oral hygiene
• Denture care
• Bed bath
• Dressing
• Nail care
• Laundry
• Shaving
• Shampooing hair in bed
Length: 36 minutes
For more information:
Please call Medifecta Healthcare Training at 888-846-7008 for pricing on the number of trainings you wish to purchase. When payment is received, we will issue your password and you can begin to use your administrative page and assign the trainings to your staff.