Training and Continuing Education
Once you become a Right at Home caregiver, you'll go through an orientation process to learn our policies and procedures. And every time you're matched with a new client, you'll have an orientation on that client's Custom Care Plan and the specifics of their care. You'll also have continuous training both in-person and through Right at Home University to become the best caregiver possible.
Right at Home University covers a wide range of topics.
Right at Home University is the educational and training division of our CERT Program. This web-based seminar series covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Techniques on providing your clients with the best care possible
- Communication skills to enhance the relationship with your client
- Safety/risk management
- Understanding special care needs for those with specific diseases or disorders
My first client was 89-years-old, and I ended up staying with her 24/7 until she passed away at the age of 92. I used to read the Bible to her, and we sang songs together because she used to be a choir director at her church. She wanted me to sing her favorite song – 'The Old Rugged Cross' – at her funeral. I did. I was with her when she took her last breath. It was such a sacred moment. I’ll never forget it. It just cemented this whole career for me and made me realize this was what I wanted to do.
Karen Stevens, 2009 RightCare Winner
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