AHS 112 - Assisted Living Facility Caregiver

1. Orientation and overview of the assisted living facility
2. Legal and ethical issues and resident rights
3. Communication and interpersonal skills
4. Job management skills
5. Service plans
6. Infection control
7. Nutrition and food preparation
8. Fire, safety, and emergency procedures
9. Home environment and maintenance
10. Basic caregiver skills
11. Mental health and social service needs
12. Care of the cognitively impaired resident
13. Skills for basic restorative services
14. Medication management

1. Identify the levels of care within an assisted living facility. (1)
2. Identify legal and ethical issues and resident rights. (2)
3. Use various techniques to communicate effectively. (3)
4. Demonstrate ways to manage time and stress. (4)
5. Develop service plans. (5)
6. Use various techniques to manage infection control. (6)
7. Design and implement nutrition plans and special diets. (7)
8. Procure, handle, and store food safely. (7)
9. Demonstrate ways to manage emergency procedures. (8)
10. Use various techniques to maintain and manage the home environment. (9)
11. Demonstrate basic caregiver skills. (10)
12. Use various techniques to manage mental health and social service needs. (11)
13. Address the needs of the cognitively impaired resident. (12)
14. Assist with basic restorative services. (13)
15. Assist with medication storage, organization, administration, documentation, and reporting. (14)

1. Skills checklist
2. Comprehensive final exam
3. State administered caregiver exam