I ask myself a series of important questions each day that help me ensure I am fully prepared to provide the best care and support to my clients.
These questions reflect my dedication to my role as a Care Professional and my commitment to maintaining a high standard of care. They also highlight my consideration for both my work and personal life balance.
By reflecting on these questions, I believe that it helps me to create a positive and fulfilling caregiving experience, as well as work-life balance.
Do the hours I work suit me?
Do the hours I work suit my home life?
Do I have more time to take more calls?
Do I have the energy/motivation/want to do more calls?
Do I have PPE?
Have I planned well ahead to organise delivery of PPE?
Do I have enough fuel?
Have I financially planned ahead for a months supply of fuel?
Have I saved in advance for the cost and up keep of running a car?
Am I up to date with One Learning?
After each shift, can I show my partner I care for him?
In general do I show I care?
Do I conform to Home Instead’s Company Policies?
Is Home Instead supportive?
Have I planned in advance the distance to calls, both there and in between each call?
Am i familiar with each client?
Have I read and updated myself with the clients lifestyle?
Am I up to date with clients Careplan?
Am I up to date with One Learning?
Am I confident with medication?
Do I like the client?
Am I and the client compatible?
Am I the best CP for the client?
Can I go the extra mile for the client?
Should I go the extra mile?
Did I deliver a high standard of care?
Did I like the client?
Was the client and I compatible?
Did I do my best for the client?
Were my ACP notes, clear, correct & Concise?
Could I have done more for the client?
Should I have done more for the client?
Did I want to do more for the client?
Do I want to return to the client?
Should I ask for more calls?
After my shifts, are my energy levels ok to show my partner I care for him?
The list of my questions could go on and on however there is only one answer of YES!!
I do enjoy the life of a carer, hectic as it can be. I am proud to be a part of Home Instead!!
Ali X
Sawbridgeworth, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford & the surrounding areas
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Allen House, Business Centre, The Maltings, Station Rd, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9JX, UK
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