It is very important to know with who we are leaving in charge of our elderly family members. For this we must identify the qualities that person has, as well as their academic training.
Professionalism guarantee
The first thing we should look for is that this person works for a professional company, since hiring a person through a notice board can be somewhat risky. A specialized center offers you guarantees and some peace of mind.
Next, we are going to mention the 10 most important qualities that caregiver for the elderly must have:
What should the person who takes care of my family member be like?
Proactive
They should be a person with initiative, who wants to help other people, who is happy and motivated with their work.
Older people need to be surrounded by positive feelings and carers who know how to convey positive emotions, as well as provide stimulating conversation to keep them mentaly active.
Patient
Patience is a key element when dealing with elderly people, since many older people begin to find certain activities more difficult and time consuming, and this requires patience as well as care.
Vocation for his work
The health and education sectors are two areas of true vocation.
When it comes to caring for an older person it is essential to do so with affection. So make sure that the caregiver you choose is demonstrative, warm and loving.
Strong
Caring for an elderly person requires both physical and mental strength.
With regard to physical strength, it is not necessary to go to the gym every day, but you do need to be in good shape to be able to lift and carry the person, bathe them, lay them down and move them without risk of hurting them.
Communicative
Good communication skills are essential in dealing with vulnerable people. When you select a caregiver for your family member, remember to observe how they communicate. They must be able both to listen with care, and express themselves clearly. Both of these are important when explaining tasks, taking medications, administrative procedures, etc.
Caregivers for the elderly on the Costa del Sol
If you need a professional to care for a family member, remember that at Angels Caring we offer unique, tailor-made services for dependent people, everything fromas home care, hospital care, home cleaning or nursing services, or anything else you may need. You can find us in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena.
If you need more information, visit us at https://angelscaring.com/ or call on: 658 889 044, Whatever your language, we speak it.
