2006-12-15 22:08:42 · 5 answers · asked by Melle 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well, I always try to learn as much about the resident as possible first, i.e; likes, dislikes, past, family, if they are responsive, interests.
When I approach a resident I am always smiling, and talking loud enough that they can hear me.
With residents that can't talk very well, body language is key. Hug them, hold there hand or stroke their arm when you speak to them.
Never act as though you are speaking down to them. Show interest in what they are saying.
Remember, these people have had a hard enough life already. Even if their family comes to see them regularly, they still might feel alone. A lot of residents lose their dignity when they get placed in a nursing home.
Show them you are more then just a care taker, that you are also a friend.
Stop by when you have down time and read the paper with them, comb their hair, just chat a little.
Show them pictures of your family, look at their photos.
Mainly, just be caring and affectionate. Residents don't want to feel like they are going unnoticed or unheard.
And always remember that you are working in their HOME (even though it is a nursing facility). They live there. So be respectful.
I think you will should be fine as long as you are in that field of work for the people and not just the pay.
2006-12-16 10:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 09:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be nice, patient, calm, happy and concerned about the well being. If they want to talk and talk, listen, when you have to leave to do another job, kindly tell them you better get back to work. Smile and be nice! I love elderly people, they have so much to offer.
2006-12-15 22:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mt ~^^~~^^~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Working day in and day out you start to understand them, you can tell when they are down, when they need someone. But talking to them and working with them it just comes second nature
2006-12-15 22:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
touch and talk to them.
2006-12-15 22:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by X 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋