“In many cases, caregivers reported receiving benefits like enhanced self-esteem, recognition and gratitude from their care recipients,” Roth adds. If you are a caregiver—or know one—these smart strategies could help harness this advantage.
In Arizona, our caregivers are certified with a “Direct Care Worker” certification overseen by the state AHCCCS program. In Colorado, our caregivers meet the state requirements for experience and must pass a hands-on care assessment before coming onto the team.
The Home Care Association of America proudly sponsors the annual Caregiver of the Year Award, a national program that recognizes the top caregivers across the country who provide care and services at home, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, to seniors and people with disabilities.
Description: The Caregiver training course is approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Managers (NCIA) and is 62 training hours in length. If successfully completed, the student may take the State Certification exam to become a Certified Caregiver.
In an earlier NAC survey, caregivers reported their biggest reward was knowing that the recipient was well cared for. Caregivers also said they were happy, helpful, grateful, thankful, and lov- ing.
Many family caregivers report positive experiences from caregiving, including a sense of giving back to someone who has cared for them, the satisfaction of knowing that their loved one is getting excellent care, personal growth and increased meaning and purpose in one's life.
NOW LET'S DISCUSS SOME OF THE REWARDS OF CAREGIVING: Caring for someone brings you closer to that person, creating a special bond. You will make a material difference in a loved one's life. It will likely change your perspective on life and your own humanness.
What is meant by 'DDC'? Within the health professions many people are believed to be “double duty caregivers” (DDCs) – those individuals who provide care both at home and at work.