State Mandated Training / Bed Care & Body Mechanics

Objective
To provide all Sequoia Senior Solutions’ Caregivers with annual training that will enable them to provide Sequoia Senior Solutions’ Clients with professional and knowledgeable in-home care.

Trainer/Location
Annual training will be taught by Care Management Staff and CEO at Petaluma, CA and Lakeport, CA locations.

Training Description

• 1 hour of Elder Abuse Presentation
• Introduction: Why Do I Need to Know This?
• You Are a Mandated Reporter: W&I Code § 15630(a)
• Voluntary Reporting:
• What if I Don’t Report Suspected Abuse?
• Why Are the Elder or Family Members Reluctant to Report the Abuse?
• Who is Protected?
• What is Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse?
• Why Does it Happen?
• Types of Perpetrators:
• Types of Elder Abuse:
• Physical and/or Emotional Abuse
• Warning signs of physical and/or emotional abuse:
• Neglect
• Financial Abuse
• Reporting Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse
• When Must I Report Elder Abuse
• How Do I Report Elder Abuse?
• How Am I Protected From Liability?
• Case Study
• Summary
• 4 hours of Health and Safety
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Infection Control & Standard Precautions
• Emergency Procedures
• Bed Care and Body Mechanics
• Oral Care
• Denture Care
• Bed Bath
• Washing Hair
• Bed Change
• Bed Care Positioning
• Gait Belt Usage
• Client Transfer and Assists