Companion Homemaker: Safety and Housekeeping

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CHSAH

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall at least three ways to help ensure safety in the home.
Identify the proper way to perform house cleaning tasks efficiently.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Safety in the Home Setting

Safety Issues in the Home

General Safety in the Home

Safety for Yourself

Infection Control

Reporting Unsafe Conditions

Review

Summary

Section 3: Essentials of Housekeeping

The Importance of Housekeeping

Cleaning Procedures

Safety Measures

Cleaning

Specific Tasks

Considerations for Different Rooms

Laundry

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

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." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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