Dealing with a narcissistic client as a live-in carer can be emotionally taxing but also rewarding when approached with the right strategies. ..
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Date created: 21/02/2025
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Date created: 14/02/2025
Live-in carers provide essential care and must know their employment rights, including pay, contracts, working hours, and legal protections..
Date created: 31/01/2025
Try these de-escalation techniques to handle client refusal of personal care while maintaining respect for their autonomy...
Date created: 10/01/2025
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