Introduction to Caregiving

Q: What are the best free online caregiving courses?

Alison offers a wide variety of free caregiving courses online. The subjects range from general caregiving to more specific caregiving issues, such as caring for older people. The Introduction to Caregiving will provide you with basic training that can be applied to a range of settings.

Q: What are the three major jobs of a caregiver?

Caregivers are often a lifeline for their patients or clients. The caregiver’s responsibilities include personal care such as maintaining personal hygiene and administering the correct dosage of medication, running errands and completing house chores, assisting the patient and supporting them to remain or become more independent.

Q: How do I start being a caregiver?

Alison’s course Introduction to Caregiving gives an insight into the type of work a caregiver performs. We have a variety of caregiver courses available to broaden your knowledge of this rewarding career. Whether caring for a loved one at home or beginning your professional caregiving career, Alison’s Introduction to Caregiving will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started.

Learn about caregiving skills including legal and ethical responsibilities, and working as part of a team.

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Having completed this course you will be able to:

Define the roles and responsibilities of a carer.
Describe the various legal issues that carers must be familiar with when they work with clients.
Develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively with all members of the care service team.
Develop an understanding of how to communicate with individuals with various disabilities.
Discuss the correct etiquette when working with a wheelchair-bound client.
Outline the causes and effects of stress and the most efficient ways of preventing and managing it.
Develop the time management and organizational skills necessary to provide efficient care for clients.

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