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Senior Caregiver
LOG: Tips and advice
Housekeeping
Clean as you go. Don’t let dirty
things pile up. Start with the most difficult task and move to the
easiest.
Working for an Elderly who Lives
with Children or Relatives
Don’t ask the children or
relatives verbally—or by your attitude—to do your job for you.
Let them be the boss of their
own or their relative’s home. Don’t boss them around because you
are taking care of their father,
mother, or other relative.
Visiting
Do not assume because the
children of your employer (the aging parent) are visiting that you
will automatically have
the day off. Usually, when children or relatives visit, it is
because they want to
spent time with their loved one—not do chores. You still have to do
everything you are paid to
do, unless they insist that
they want to help. Don’t be mad if they refuse to give you a day off
when they come to visit
(outside of your normal days off).
Expect a Schedule Change.
Children or relatives will
probably have their own ideas about how they want to spend time with
their parents or elderly relative. Try not to be mad if you think
they don’t really need
you, but they still want you there. You must make sure that the
person you’re taking care
of is your No.1 priority.
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35 Do’s and Don’ts
Do
1.
Meditate happy thoughts every morning
before starting your journey.
2.
Count your blessings if you are
well paid but don’t stress yourself out if you think you are not.
3.
Always eat a wellbalanced meal
at breakfast; you will need it during the day.
4.
Stop working if you are under a
large amount of stress. Stress and the elderly do not mix.
5.
Stop smoking and drinking.
6.
Always be polite with your
employers; after all, they are the ones who sign your paycheck.
7.
Be firm; know how to say no
when people ask to use your employers’ belongings.
Respect your employers' privacy,
even if you live with them.
8.
Always fallow the family's rules.
9.
Always speak appropriately,
calmly, and with a low tone when dealing with elderly people.
10.
Be reliable; come on time and accept a
schedule change.
11.
Always ask if you want something,
including food. Don’t just take it.
12.
Always say good things about
your employer (the elderly) in front of their children.
13.
Help other people only if it does
not interfere with your employer’ rules.
14.
Always care, smile, and play
with the elderly —even if you are angry with their relatives.
Be forgiving with aging people.
15.
You should always make sure you
are in good health when taking care of elderly people.
16.
Every day before you leave,
clean the kitchen and rooms that he or she uses most.
17.
Keep your own belongings separate
from your employer’s. Don’t leave your own property
at your workplace.
18.
Be active. During the day, when
the elderly is sleeping, clean the house. Don’t get bored.
19.
Bring your own food, even if
your employer tells you that you can eat anything you want.
20.
Keep your beliefs, religion, and culture to yourself. Share them
only if asked by the parents.
Don't
1.
Drop off or pick up someone else in your
employer’car without their permission.
2.
Lie constantly to the elderly and
his or her relatives.
3.
Sleep or watch TV at your
workplace while you are working.
4.
Wear the same brand of designer clothes as
your employer; change your store or brand.
5.
Go through your employer’
closets and personal items or read their mail or magazines without
their permission.
6.
Compete with the children or
relatives for the attention or favor of their aging relative or
argue with them in front
of the elderly.
7.
Drink or smoke inside the employer'
residence.
8.
Cook your meal or do your laundry
at your employer’s house
unless you are a livein and he
or she is all right with that.
9.
Bring your children to your workplace or
invite your friends or family over.
10.
Leave things around the house.
11.
Be messy with the elderly or the
inside of the house.
12.
Yell at the elderly in front of
their children and especially grandchildren. Every issue should
be addressed privately.
13.
Treat or talk to the elderly
like children. Treat them for whom they are: your employer.
14.
Get them undressed or dressed in
front of their grandchildren.
15.
Use your employer's phone as if it is yours.
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