A caregiver who delights in ensuring the wellbeing of her client will utilise the 'five senses' from the minute they take up duty.
See - what is the expression on the client's face, how does their complexion look, inspect the skin, look around the home for anything unusual
Hear- the sound of their voice -normal? The breathing - normal? Listen to what is being said.
Smell - urine? fowl smells? perfume? pus? spoilt food? gas? sweaty clothes?
Taste - share a cup of tea, a meal together, if meals are to be heated up, you taste first
Touch- Say goodmorning with a hug, handshake, touch on the arm, kiss on the cheek - bonding and then -is their skin warmer than usual?
Be efficient in conducting your duties.
Whatsoever you put your hand to do, do it diligently with love.The joy you give is returned.
See - what is the expression on the client's face, how does their complexion look, inspect the skin, look around the home for anything unusual
Hear- the sound of their voice -normal? The breathing - normal? Listen to what is being said.
Smell - urine? fowl smells? perfume? pus? spoilt food? gas? sweaty clothes?
Taste - share a cup of tea, a meal together, if meals are to be heated up, you taste first
Touch- Say goodmorning with a hug, handshake, touch on the arm, kiss on the cheek - bonding and then -is their skin warmer than usual?
Be efficient in conducting your duties.
Whatsoever you put your hand to do, do it diligently with love.The joy you give is returned.