Summary of "CG Training 1"
Summary of "CG Training 1"
This video is a comprehensive Caregiver Training session focused on Assisted Living and Memory Care environments. It covers essential caregiving fundamentals, infection control (with a strong emphasis on COVID-19 Prevention), resident care responsibilities, and facility policies. The training is designed for new caregivers and includes both classroom instruction and on-the-floor practical training.
Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons Conveyed
1. Introduction to Caregiving in Memory Care and Assisted Living
- Caregivers play a critical role in supporting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Residents depend on caregivers for physical care, emotional support, and companionship.
- The training includes classroom learning and hands-on floor training over two 8-hour shifts.
- Emphasis on compassion, patience, and building meaningful relationships with residents, many of whom may lack family support.
2. Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist residents with ADLs: bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
- Transport residents safely in wheelchairs.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in resident rooms and common areas.
- Document all care activities accurately using electronic or paper charting systems — "If it’s not charted, it didn’t happen."
- Report injuries, safety concerns, and changes in resident condition promptly to supervisors.
- Develop positive bonds with residents through meaningful interactions.
- Follow facility policies and procedures uniformly across all campuses.
3. Policies and Procedures
- Caregivers must complete 20 hours of required training upon hire and 20 hours annually.
- Assist with housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean environment.
- Change incontinence briefs every 3 hours or as needed to prevent infections like UTIs.
- Follow instructions carefully and ask for help if unsure about any task.
- Maintain resident dignity and respect their right to refuse care, while encouraging cooperation.
4. Infection Prevention and Control, with Emphasis on COVID-19
- Residents in long-term care are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 and other infections.
- Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs.
- Four critical moments for hand hygiene:
- Before touching a resident or their environment.
- Before clean/aseptic procedures.
- After exposure to body fluids or soiled items.
- After touching a resident or their environment.
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are preferred unless hands are visibly dirty.
- Proper handwashing technique includes rubbing all hand surfaces for the duration of the ABC song.
- Gloves are not a substitute for hand hygiene and must be changed between residents.
- Avoid artificial nails and keep natural nails trimmed to prevent germ harboring.
- Proper use and handling of face masks are essential:
- Masks must cover nose and mouth fully.
- Clean hands before putting on and after removing masks.
- Do not reuse disposable masks improperly.
- Staff must not work when sick and should report symptoms immediately.
- Temperature checks and symptom screening are mandatory before shifts.
- Social distancing and mask-wearing are required in all facility areas, including break rooms.
- Visitors are restricted except for end-of-life situations; alternative communication methods should be encouraged.
5. COVID-19 Specific Guidance
- COVID-19 spreads easily and can be transmitted by asymptomatic individuals.
- Staff must adhere to source control practices (masking) and report any illness.
- If exposed or testing positive, staff must quarantine for 7-10 days.
- Facility implements contact, droplet, and airborne precautions, including use of PPE like N95 Masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields.
- Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette are reinforced.
- Residents showing symptoms should be isolated and monitored for worsening conditions.
- Staff must be vigilant about cross-contamination, especially between Memory Care and other units.
Detailed Methodology / Instructions
Caregiving Tasks:
- Assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding).
- Transport residents safely.
- Change incontinence briefs every 3 hours or as needed.
- Observe and report changes in resident condition.
- Maintain cleanliness of rooms and common areas.
- Document all care accurately and timely.
Hand Hygiene Procedure:
- Wet hands with lukewarm water (avoid hot water).
- Apply 2-3 pumps of soap.
- Rub hands together thoroughly (fingers, palms, backs, wrists, nails) for the duration of the ABC song.
- Rinse hands thoroughly.
- Dry hands with a paper towel.
- Use a clean paper towel to turn off the faucet (do not use the same towel used to dry hands).
- Dispose of paper towels properly.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Wear masks covering nose and mouth at all times.
- Use gloves appropriately; change between residents.
- Follow proper donning and doffing procedures for PPE.
- Use gowns, face shields, and N95 Masks as required.
Category
Educational
