Companion Homemaker: Roles and Responsibilities

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CHRAR

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain the professional role and responsibilities of companion homemakers.
Identify at least three ways to communicate and use social skills effectively while working.
Determine at least three best practices for responding to challenges while working.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Home Care and Your Role

What Is Home Care?

Companion Care

Your Role

Professional Boundaries

Review

Summary

Section 3: Communication

Why Is Communication Important?

Communication and Confidentiality

Communication in Special Circumstances

Additional Communication Tips

Review

Summary

Section 4: Responding to Challenges

Safety

Family Dynamics

Abuse and Neglect

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.