In this presentation, we go over several opportunities for in home caregiver training. For more information or to become a CareFamily caregiver today, please visit CareFamily.com. It's important for caregivers to be prepared for whatever a family might need for their elderly loved one. The more training you have, the more opportunities you will have for jobs and for higher pay. In home caregivers require some specific training that can be found in local schools or online. CareFamily has its own directory of online classes that our caregivers can take advantage of. We hope you enjoy the presentation and continue to pursue more education in your career as a care provider.

1. CAREGIVER
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
Presented by:
Tom Knox
October 24, 2013
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2. Home Health Care
• There are nearly 1.9 million people in the U.S.
who work in the home health care field
– Fast growth rates are expected in upcoming years
– Plenty of opportunities
• Further training makes you more competitive
• Seniors may require more intensive care as
they age
– Different skills
– Be ready; Be Proactive
• What will states require?
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3. Categories of Caregiving Levels
• Companion / Homemaker: Mostly social,
domestic, non-medical support
• Certified: PCA, HHA, Personal Aide Course
• Nurses Aides: Nurse Aide Certificate, Certified
Nurse Aide, Nurses Aides, Home Attendant
• LPN, and RN
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4. Categories of Caregiving Jobs
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Homecare Agencies
Assisted Living Nursing Homes
Private Duty Care
Live-In Care
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5. Good Training Includes …
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Ethical and legal behavior
Infection control and personal hygiene
Basic nutrition and how to care for a senior
Reading and recording vital signs
Elder abuse and neglect issues

6. Good Training Includes …
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Transferring and toileting
Fall prevention measures
Compassionate care
Common disease
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Stroke
Parkinson’s
Arthritis
Alzheimer’s
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7. Training Makes a Difference
• The senior being able to maintain independence
at home or having to go to an assisted living
facility
– Family feels more confident of keeping the loved one
at home
– Improper training could cause the family to feel
“worried or overwhelmed”
• Great online training programs
– Vital information / knowledge
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8. Advance Your Training
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Financial Aid often available
LPN, Med Tech, RN, Medical Assistants
CNA training Schools
Medical Career Institute
Fortis College
PIMA Medical
Everest
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9. Great Resources: Scholarships and Financial Aid
• College Prowler
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarships/major/licensed-practical-vocational-nursetraining-lpn-lvn-cert.-dipl-aas/
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/financial-aid
• Scholarships.com
http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/collegescholarships/scholarships-by-major/nursing-scholarships/
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10. You can Find Courses at Carefamily.com
Easy access from the
Carefamily “Dashboard.”
Register today at:
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For full access

11. You can Find Courses at Carefamily.com
Wide Variety of
Options
Partners with
Expertise

12. A Great Example of a FREE Course!
Great, Relevant
Course
Offerings to
Continue your
education

13. Our Story … Your Story
“ My beloved grandmother was neglected in
a facility. It inspired me to start an agency
that successfully hired and cared for
thousands of seniors at home. I have
realized that there are great caregivers who
want to build their careers at a livable wage.
Our goal is to provide you great career
options with the best families in America.”
- Tom Knox, Founder
Held by my great grandmother …
4 Generations of my family.
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14. Visit us at:
www.CareFamily.com
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