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Caregiving Basics
Landing that Job!
Dementia
Potpourri
100
They were less than a year old when Y2K happened.
Who is Travis?
100
a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person
What is a caregiver?
100
This method for sharing negative information in an interview sure is delicious.
What is the Sandwich Method?
100
A group of symptoms related to failing brain function, including memory, motor skills and social interaction.
What is Dementia?
100
A place where 5 or more unrelated people live together in a community setting. Services provided include room and board, supervision, support services, and may include up to 3 hours of nursing care per week
What is a Community Based Residential Facility or CBRF?
200
They have 4 children.
Who is Beatriz?
200
One of the primary areas of responsibility for caregivers; can include tasks such as vacuuming, dishes, taking out the trash.
What is Housekeeping?
200
What T in STAR stands for.
What is Task?
200
The disease that is the leading cause of dementia.
What is Alzheimer's?
200
One of four trainings the State of Wisconsin requires of all staff working with clients in a CBRF.
What is Standard Precautions, Fire Safety, Basic First Aid & Choking, or Medication Administration
300
If they could have a superpower, it would be super speed, if not flying.
Who is Kristy?
300
A primary area of responsibility for caregivers that could involve dressing, bathing, and or preparing meals.
What is Basic Living Activities?
300
A short statement near the top of your resume that tells the reader what you're looking for and why you would be a good fit.
What is an Objective?
300
One strategy for maintaining a healthy brain.
What is Exercise, Nutrition, Mental Stimulation, or Social Engagement?
300
Guidelines for maintaining a positive and helpful relationship with your clients or residents. Understanding them helps caregivers avoid stress and misconduct, recognize inappropriate behavior and provide the best possible care.
What are Professional Boundaries?
400
They're favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
Who is Brant?
400
This professional boundary crossing can take many forms, but may include the volume of your voice or how quickly you speak.
What is unprofessional demeanor?
400
What the M in SMART goals stands for.
What is Measurable?
400
A "brain-healthy" food group from the MIND diet.
What are green leafy veggies, other veggies, whole grains, nuts, berries, beans, fish, poultry, olive oil, or red wine?
400
The three ingredients we all need to ensure that our SMART goals are Attainable.
What are Time, Energy and Resources?
500
Wearing the proper attire and acting accordingly in a specific situation.
What is Professionalism?
500
This professional boundary crossing can be avoided by documenting changes, observing clients carefully, asking the client questions, or carefully reviewing the client's care plan.
What is not seeing behaviors as symptomatic?
500
A word that describes arriving at the time your shift is supposed to begin.
What is late?
500
The weight of the average healthy adult human brain.
What is 3 lbs?
500
The three employers who will be conducting speed interviews on Thursday.
Who are SSM Health, Dungarvin and Oak Park Place?
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