Certified In-Home Aide Manual

Certified In-Home Aide Manual

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1 - Becoming a Certified In-Home Aide
2 - Ethical & Legal Responsibilities
3 - Observation & Reporting
4 - Communication Skills
5 - Needs & Behaviors of Clients
6 - Dealing with Confused or Mentally Ill
7 - Cultural Diversity
8 - Safety Measures
9 - Infection Control
10 - Nutrition
11 - Serving, Feeding & Monitoring
12 - Personal Care for the Client
13 - Oral Hygiene
14 - Nail Care
15 - Hair Care
16 - Perineal Care
17 - Dressing & Undressing
18 - Bed Bath
19 - Tub Bath & Shower Bath
20 - Bed Making
21 - Backrub / Skin Care
22 - Elimination of Urine
23 - Elimination of Stool
24 - Principles of Restorative Care
25 - Using Body Mechanics to Move Clients
26 - Transferring Clients
27 - Ambulation
28 - Range of Motion Exercises
29 - Oxygen Therapy
30 - Assisting with Medications

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