Core Areas of Training

1. Basic Care Skills
• Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, toileting)
• Safe lifting, transfers, and mobility assistance
• Feeding assistance and nutrition basics

3. Medical Support (Non-clinical)
• Medication reminders and documentation
• Monitoring vital signs (as allowed)
• Recognizing warning signs and when to escalate care

5. Caregiver Self-Care
• Preventing burnout and compassion fatigue
• Stress management and emotional resilience

Who This Training Is For
• Family caregivers
• Home health aides
• Personal care assistants
• New or aspiring professional caregivers

2. Health & Safety
• Infection control and hygiene
• Fall prevention and home safety
• Emergency response (choking, falls, basic first aid, CPR)

4. Communication & Emotional Care
• Effective communication with care recipients
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care strategies
• Managing challenging behaviors with empathy
• Supporting mental and emotional well-being

Formats for Education & Training
• In-person workshops or classes
• On-the-job training and shadowing