The population is aging, fast. According to the Pew Research Center, over 10,000 people per day turn 65. As more older adults remain at home or other home-like settings, the need for competent and compassionate aides has never been greater. And aides that work are in Medicare-certified home health agencies or hospices are very important members of the care team. In fact, recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that aide-related education and training were the most commonly cited deficiencies.
Use this comprehensive Instructor Manual as your aide curriculum for education, onboarding and orientation and to help with aide development and retention. Foundational aide training that is designed to more fully engage aide students and organizational managers!