It’s no secret, the caregiving industry is approaching a severe shortage of professional caregivers.
But, as we uncovered in 5 Ways to Shift the Caregiver Shortage Paradigm:

“The caregiver shortage stems less from a shortage of people who CAN do the work.
Rather, it is more a shortage of people who are willing to work
under the conditions most caregivers face every day.”

 

Two Important Points

 

1: Caregivers come to the table with all sorts of “experience.”

Some have verifiable employment histories with glowing references. Others may claim unpaid experience in caring for a loved one at home. And there’s a wide range of everything in between! Unfortunately, “experience” does not always equal training.

2: Without training, 81% of all caregivers will quit within three months of being hired.

Assigning workers to care for clients without adequate training places those caregivers at risk for increased stress, frustration, illness, and even injury. This risk is what leads Caregivers to quit, ghost, move-on, and sometimes leave the industry altogether.

 

No National Standard Exists

Experts agree, we need national standards for training of non-medical caregivers, along with certification for those who successfully complete that training. Yet, no national standard for caregiver training exists.

While some states have moved toward implementing minimum training requirements, the rest leave everything to chance.

 

There is a Solution!

Despite the lack of state and federal requirements, employers can take it upon themselves to raise the bar—set the standard—and refuse to allow untrained staff to wander into unsafe or stressful situations for which they are unprepared.

 

Preview intheknow’s Caregiver Certification Program today!

Providing a solid foundation in caregiving techniques, client safety, and professional communication has many benefits, it:

  • Standardizes care delivery. When everyone on the team has the same foundational training, quality will not fluctuate wildly from one caregiver to the next.
  • Encourages better (and safer) client care. Well trained caregivers are just more competent. Competent caregivers deliver a better client care experience.
  • Reduces hospitalizations. Caregivers who are trained to recognize and report abnormal observations are more likely to spot a problem and report it, getting clients the help they need before a crisis arises.
  • Increases client satisfaction. Clients have more confidence in Caregivers who perform professionally and competently.
  • Decreases caregiver turnover. Being certified comes with a confidence boost. When you offer your non-medical caregivers this certification, you’re telling them that they are an important part of your team and that you want them to stay!

What’s included with intheknow’s Certified Caregiver Training Program?

The following 11 courses offer a total of 8 hours of instructional time.

And BTW: When you subscribe to intheknow’s online caregiver training, you’ll gain access
to the Certified Caregiver Training Program at no additional cost. (A $1,995.00 Value.)

Courses Include:

  1. YOUR ROLE AS A NON-MEDICAL CAREGIVER
  2. HONORING PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
  3. HONORING CONFIDENTIALITY & HIPAA
  4. HELPING WITH ADLs
  5. HELPING WITH IADLs
  6. GUARDING AGAINST ABUSE
  7. GUARDING AGAINST NEGLECT
  8. PREVENTING INFECTIONS AND FALLS
  9. PROTECTING AGAINST FIRES AND DISASTERS
  10. OBSERVING AND DOCUMENTING CLIENT CARE
  11. PROVIDING CLIENT CENTERED CARE

Request Your Preview Today!

And remember, the Certified Caregiver Training Program is included, at no additional cost
when you 
subscribe to intheknow’s Online Caregiver Training Portal.

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