Maintaining a Safe Environment

It is important for caregivers to make sure the place where they take care of someone is safe and comfortable. This is true whether you’re a professional caregiver or a family member helping out. In this course, you’ll learn how to keep accidents from happening and get rid of things that might be dangerous in the home where you’re providing care. We’ll show you the basic steps to make the person you’re caring for feel safe and peaceful at home.

This course comprehensively prepares caregivers to ensure the safety and well-being of those in their care. It covers essential topics such as maintaining a safe environment by preventing accidents and removing hazards, promoting safe mobility and preventing falls, and employing proper techniques for moving, lifting, and transferring individuals. The curriculum also emphasizes fire safety and emergency procedures, including responses to medical emergencies, mental health crises, and natural disasters. Furthermore, it addresses the critical issues of recognizing and reporting abuse to protect vulnerable individuals, and implementing effective infection control measures to minimize the risk of infections, particularly for older adults in in-home care settings.