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Providing Personal Care Services to Elders and People with Disabilities: A Model Curriculum for Direct-Care Workers
05/12/2009 | Requests *Summary
PHI developed this competency-based curriculum to help participants develop core skills needed for quality work across care settings. It provides an orientation to direct-care work and introduces needed knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It also provides training in tasks related to activities of daily living. The appendices outline the course and learning outcomes and define additional skills needed to become certified nurse assistants or home health aides.
Author
Tabbutt-Henry, Jill; Angelelli, Joe; Edelstein, Steve; Kahn, Karen; Powell, Peggy; Tinney, Carin; Salter, Vera
Available Files
- Curriculum PDF (756K, 26 pages)
Keywords
Personal Assistant; person-centered care; core competencies; Infection Control; Communication; Body Mechanics; ADL; Ambulating; Consumer and Worker Rights; Learning Outcomes
Topic
Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Long-Term Care, Physical Disabilities, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Training materials
Source
PHI
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
06/02/2009
Contact
PHI - National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
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718-402-7766
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718-402-7766
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