Cargiver Series
Caregiver Basics — $50
Caregiver Basics is held in-person from 9:30am-2pm
This class focuses on common health problems clients may have. Staff will gain knowledge of prevention, signs/symptoms and how to help people who develop or live with these health conditions. Topics include The Fatal 5 + (aspiration, bowel obstruction, seizures, dehydration, sepsis, GERD), falls and skin issues.
Caregiver Basics and Skills Lab can be purchased at the same time for a discounted rate of $100 for both.
To sign up for classes or for more information please submit the contact sheet below or call us
Caregiver Skills Lab — $75
An in-person 9:30am-4:00pm class. This hands-on skills practice class goes over how to provide care that meets client's health needs. The topics covered are providing personal hygiene care (denture care, shaving, bed, bath, perineal care, changing a brief, toileting, incontinent care, making an occupied bed), performing mobility assistance (bed mobility, wheelchair use), range of motion exercises, and assisting with transfers, gait-belts, 1 and 2 person assist, mechanical life use, body mechanics). Hands-on skills practice is included.
Contact
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Address
280B Gannett Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Phone
(207) 828-0048
Fax
(207) 772-3743