Chapa-De Supports National Caregivers’ Day
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
In addition to recognizing doctors and nurses for their work, it is important to recognize caregivers and the role that they play in caring for individuals on a regular basis. Caregivers are crucial parts of the health routines of millions of people worldwide. Today, we want to recognize the work that caregivers do and offer our appreciation for their contributions to the health of so many people.
What is a caregiver?
A caregiver is someone who provides regular care for a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. A caregiver can be a volunteer or family member, or a professional that is paid for their time.
Different caregiver jobs require different levels of training. Some may only require CPR training, whereas other may require you to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Click HERE to read more about the different qualifications for caregivers.
What do caregivers do?
Caregivers can have many duties and responsibilities. Their job varies depending on the person they are caring for and what his or her needs are. Some common tasks for caregivers are:
- Providing transportation to and from medical appointments
- Preparing healthy meals
- Managing medications
- Being a meaningful companion
- Keeping the living space clean, safe and comfortable
- Assisting with bathing and grooming
- To learn more about the different jobs caregivers can have, click HERE.
Who needs a caregiver?
People can require caregivers for many different reasons. Some individuals hire caregivers for a short period of time to help them recover from a surgery or illness. Others hire caregivers to be more permanent care partners if they experience trouble aging or suffer from ongoing disease or illness. Click HERE to read more about the different reasons to hire a caregiver.
Hiring a caregiver
There are many ways to find a caregiver that is right for you. Finding the right caregiver is essential to helping you live your most healthy life. Here is a step-by-step guide to finding the right caregiver for yourself or a loved one.
- List your needs and the level of assistance you require.
- Find someone you trust that is responsible. You can use an agency, a registry, or existing connections.
- Interview applicants.
Click HERE for more information on how to hire the right caregiver for you.
Chapa-De is here to help keep you healthy to the best of our ability. But you may need someone to be with you at all times to make sure you are healthy and safe. If you have any questions about caregivers or how to find one, we are happy to provide information that will help you start your search.
For more information, please call our Auburn location at (530) 887-2810 or our Grass Valley location at (530) 477-8545 or visit us online at chapa-de.org.
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Chapa-De Supports National Caregivers’ Day
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
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