While there is currently no licensing agency for non-medical home care and companionship in the State of Ohio, we take the privilege of providing quality care for your loved one very seriously.
Though NOT REQUIRED by federal, state or local agencies, all of our CAREGivers are carefully screened with extensive references checks, criminal and driving background checks, and a professionally administered 10-panel pre-employment drug test.
After joining the Home Instead Senior Care family, each CAREGiver, regardless of their prior experience, must successfully complete through documented written and skills testing, a company orientation and a safety and caregiving program. Additional monthly training sessions on topics relevant to senior care are also required.
Our specialized, on-going CAREGiver education programs include:
- Disease related topics such as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, etc.
- Personal care topics including grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting
- Incontinence care
- Communication tips
- Activities for seniors
- Safety in the home
- Hospice, end-of-life and bereavement issues
- Depression
- And, much more...
Key members of our office staff have also completed training as Certified Dementia Practitioners. This training is provided through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.The Council was formed to promote standards of excellence in dementia education to professionals and other caregivers who provide services to dementia clients. As the number of dementia cases continues to increase nationally and worldwide, there is a great necessity to insure that care givers are well trained to provide appropriate, competent, and sensitive direct care and support for the dementia patient. The goal of the Council is to develop and encourage comprehensive standards of excellence in the profession and delivery of dementia care. For more information about the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners go to www.nccdp.org or e-mail them at nationalccdp@aol.com
