Training
The following areas must be covered as a minimum for possible competency if an applicant is a non-skilled individual.
- A competency Training DCP Confidentiality
- Consumer control and the independent living philosophy
- Instrumental activities of daily living
- Recognizing changes in the consumer that need to be addressed
- Basic infection control
- Universal precautions
- Handling of emergencies
- Documentation
- Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect
- Dealing with difficult behaviors.
Others are:
- Bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing
- Hair, skin, and mouth care
- Assistance with ambulation and transferring
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Toileting
- Assistance with self-administered medications
- Respite care
- Specialized care – Non skilled services/activities unique to the consumer’s care needs that facilitate the consumer’s health, safety and welfare, and ability to live independently
- Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living
- Companionship services
Visit the PA Home Care Association for online training access: