Combating malnutrition and dehydration is a priority concern for carers of older people. Poor health and disease is often a direct result of people not having the right foods to eat and drink. By the same token, emergency hospital visits, treatment delays for other conditions,...
The COVID-19 pandemic creates extra challenges for caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Not only are loved ones more vulnerable, but there is the added worry that the carer themselves may get ill. Also, people can become more isolated because bringing anyone into the...
Most people become healthcare assistants because they have been a home carer for someone in their own family. It’s a really good job for work/life balance with flexible hours and locations. People enjoy working in care because it's people-orientated and no two days are ever...
Recognising and preventing pressure ulcers is very important for the care of older people, especially during lockdown. This is because people may be sitting around for longer periods with less visitors and fewer chances to get out and about for exercise. What is a Pressure Ulcer? A...
Providing home care to others is a very stressful job and throughout the day, breaks for caregivers are essential. It is not unusual for caregivers to overlook their own mental and physical health when they are providing care to others. However, mistakes can be made...
Coping with loss from the COVID-19 pandemic is an exceptionally harrowing and emotionally devastating for people. Not only do they have to process the solitary nature of the passing, but they also have restrictions which curtail how they may have wished to honour and remember...
It is so important that you take the time to prepare for your care assistant job interview. It gives you the best chance at success in getting the job and assures employers that they are hiring the best people for professional care service. In-home support care...
Coping with caregiver stress is part and parcel of the job of a professional carer. You are dealing at times with adults with sometimes challenging health problems or behaviours. Therefore it is important for you to check yourself that you are doing okay and are...
Carer supervision is an essential feature in homecare services because it supports carers, reassures clients and improves the overall quality of in-home care services. Good quality home care depends on motivated, well-trained carers who are supervised and undergo regular performance appraisals. Regular supervision visits reassures clients that...