Qualities of a Good Patient Caretaker
Patient care in homecare services is not only about catering to the needs of the patients but developing an unwavering bond with them in the process. Patients and elderly people at home depend most of their lives on the caretaker. Hence, a family member needs to appoint a caretaker who looks after their needs and empathizes with them all the way. On that note, let’s observe some of the most important qualities a patient taker must possess.
A good caretaker empathizes with the patient.
The caregiver should get to know the patient well to provide the finest services possible. In order to serve the patient in overcoming their inconvenience and issues more quickly, the caretaker or the nurse should be able to understand on an emotional level what the patient is going through.
A good take caretaker should be patient and understanding.
This is one quality that every caretaker must possess. The patient might initially be reluctant to change his routine and might feel that he is being controlled with a restricted diet and other treatments. So, the caretaker should be extremely patient and understanding about the situation; otherwise, he/she can find it challenging to face it.
A good caretaker should stay committed to the work
A focused caretaker indulges himself in the duty, paying attention to every medicine the patient takes, every ingredient that goes into the patient’s diet, the patient’s sleep routine, and how active he is while carrying out his daily activities.
A good caretaker can maintain confidentiality.
A good caretaker’s job is to take care of the patient and make sure that the patient’s personal information or the patient’s family stays discreet at all costs unless it is an unavoidable situation and guarantees the patient’s safety after disclosing the secret.
A sense of humour is an added benefit to the caretaker.
If a caretaker has that ticklebone, the patient would have almost zero worries as he would be stress-free and light-hearted. Having a humourous caretaker relieves the family, as the most challenging scenarios can be dealt with easily with a caretaker like that.
Knowing a little bit of housekeeping is necessary.
Patient caretaking is a huge responsibility. It demands several things other than just taking care of the patient, like cleaning the house, washing dishes, getting groceries and vegetables, laundry, etc. The caretaker should be aware of all these things, and some caretakers also take a step forward and pay attention to the pets, visitors, and the patient.
A good caretaker should be supportive of the patient.
Good support and encouragement drive the patient to move forward in tough times. A good boost from the caretaker helps them perform their daily activities, especially physical activities, with more energy and positivity.
A good caretaker should be trustworthy and dependable.
Trust is the base for forming a strong personal bond with the patient. The caretaker should win the trust of the patient and the family members through his deeds like paying attention to detail, following a daily timetable of the patient and not deviating it, being available to the patient whenever he needs him, etc. This way patient finds the caretaker reliable and gains confidence in the healing process.
A good caretaker should be innovative in his ways.
Having the same routine daily can make the patient bored at times. So, the caretaker is creative and innovative, producing interesting activities to engage the patient and making him excited and involved. Also, variations in the preparation of the activities would be helpful as the activity that engages one patient might not be the same for another patient.
Conclusion
Appointing a patient caretaker needs utmost care as they are the people who stay all day with the patient. Apollo HomeCare provides the best homecare services in Kolkata and attends to patients’ needs with involvement and commitment.