Role of a senior caregiver…?
What does giving exceptional care look like?
Here’s where it starts.
Empathy
Empathizing with your client
Compassion, love, kindness, respect, and consideration.
Advocacy
Speak up for the best interest of your client.
Ethics/ Values
Doing the right thing 100% of the time with high standards for themselves and the work they perform. Being a senior caregiver demands responsibility and trustworthiness
Self-Reflection
On a regular basis, you must sit back and evaluate yourself. Self-reflection allows you to grow as a caregiver and learn from past experiences, which in return, will help you to provide better care to future clients.
Patience
They say patience is a virtue, well whoever “they” are, they’re correct. An exceptional senior caregiver will work with their client, promoting independence and dignity. Allow your clients to do as much for themselves as possible and assist them where needed.
Remember that taking care of another person is an honour. It should be something you are passionate about and love to do. You should take pride in your job and always look to achieve the best for your clients while striving to be an exceptional caregiver.
