Dealing with a narcissistic client as a live-in carer can be emotionally taxing but also rewarding when approached with the right strategies. ..
Date created: 17/01/2025
Caring for clients with spinal injuries requires skill, empathy, and support for both physical needs and emotional well-being to enhance quality of life...
Date created: 21/02/2025
Being a live-in carer is rewarding but mentally demanding, often leading to stress and isolation. Try these practical methods to maintain well-being and ensure compassionate care...
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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Date created: 12/02/2020
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Date created: 12/02/2020
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Date created: 12/02/2020
When you accept a placement as a live-in carer, you automatically expect that your accommodation and food is included in the package. For most placements, this is the case. There are, however, placements where you will not be offered meals and will need to take care of this yourself...
Date created: 10/01/2020
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Date created: 10/01/2020
As you progress along your path as a live-in carer, you will, at one time or another find that you don’t agree or simply dislike the way your client is being treated...
Date created: 10/01/2020
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Date created: 10/01/2020
As a new live-in carer, you may wonder if it is suitable to wear some things or not. Agencies can be very vague about what you should or should not wear, particularly if you are classed as self-employed...
Date created: 10/01/2020
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Date created: 16/12/2019
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