TOP CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER

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Being a caregiver of the elderly can be very satisfying; but, it needs a particular attitude to the best caregiver possible. A caregiver must be compassionate. It means the caregiver has a heart of gold and gives high-quality care. With Clear Path Home Care, we make sure you will get the best in-home care and caregivers that suit the needs of your senior loved one. They are responsible enough to look after your aging loved ones. We have listed down the responsibilities of an in-home caregiver.

To do caregiving responsibilities happily, a caregiver should also have:

  • Patience: Looking after an elderly loved one needs a positive attitude and understanding. It is easy to lose patience when you listen to similar stories repeatedly, or if they do not finish their meals. If you feel impatient, take a deep breath to gather yourself. Patience is a life skill that needs practice. It is normal to feel irritated at times, but allowing these feelings will not cause good things for the caregiver and their charge. Being patient means taking a step when things are not going as planned but instead focusing on the bigger picture.
  • The gift of honor: Attending to the needs of an elderly loved one, like assisting them in dressing or using the bathroom, can be a hard adaptation. Keep in mind that these elderly loved ones could feel frustrated at their lack of ability to do these tasks by themselves. When helping them with their care tasks, the caregiver has to stay relaxed and courteous.
  • Diplomacy: Speak kindly, with a friendly tone of voice and body gestures. Actions speak louder than words, so do not cross your arms, and do not raise your eyebrow if not necessary. Equip yourself for challenging connections with your loved one, even in their meal or activity choices.
  • Attentiveness: Observing the indirect changes in a senior’s mood, mental state, or physical change needs some attention and proper record keeping. It is an excellent trait in relevance to remembering to refill medications, stopping your loved one from roaming around, and being lost. Also, it is a good trait when it comes to keeping track of bills, having meals prepared, and being dependable.
  • Self-care: You must be surprised that personal self-care is essential as a caregiver. But it helps the caregiver to regain energy when looking after their elderly loved ones. It is crucial to be wary of your boundaries and to understand that requesting assistance is not an indication of weakness. Learn to forgive yourself if you feel any guilt after making mistakes. Be better in the future.
  • Passion: A caregiver that does their duties not only for the pay they will get but also truly cares about the seniors they look after. It is the kind of home caregiver you should hire to take care of your loved one. Caregiving itself is challenging, and a caregiver who has a passion for their profession can give the excellent care they possibly can. A caregiver who has the desire to take care of seniors is enthusiastic, positive, and happy. They always find ways to make the lives of your loved ones comfortable and safe. 
  • Reliability and trustworthiness: A caregiver must be reliable and devoted to their profession. The family and the senior rely on the caregiver. When the family leaves their loved one in the care of a caregiver, you have to know that they will show up and count on them, whatever the situation is.
  • Professionalism: We all have bad days, and we all know that we cannot let our problems influence our job. It can affect the senior if the caregiver shows a different mood while working. Thus, a caregiver must stay professional, whatever problems they are facing. They should also address when to have a day off to fix their issues. At Clear Path Home Care, we help our caregivers. We support them when they need time to think and clear their minds so that it will not affect their work and the seniors.
  • Excellent communication skills: A caregiver has to talk to the senior and with the family. They also need to communicate with the doctor of the elderly and other medical professionals. An in-home caregiver must know how to speak in simple terms and ensure that the family is aware of any changes in the well-being and health of the elderly in their care.
  • Maintain confidentiality: A home caregiver is private to several confidential information. An excellent caregiver can keep the information they become informed of to themselves — unless they need to disclose the information for the well-being and safety of the senior.

Contact Clear Path Home Care today!

All of the in-home caregivers at Clear Path Home Care have the mentioned qualities above and more. We are passionate, and we prioritize the seniors in our care. If you need to find the best match for your loved one, give us a call now. We are happy to serve your family and your senior loved one.

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