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Book SynopsisHOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition helps you prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of home health. Using a clear, supportive approach, the authors show you how to care for a variety of sensitive client populations, from infants and the elderly to special needs and the terminally ill, and become a valued member of the home health care team. In addition to the topics of nutrition, safety, infection control, and bodily systems, the author imparts the practical skills you need to deliver high-quality personal care. Coverage also includes hundreds of practice questions to help you prepare for state certification exams (where applicable). Whether you are new to the industry or in need of a refresher, you will find HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition a key resource for becoming a caring, dedicated, and skilled paraprofessional.
Table of ContentsSECTION 1: BECOMING A HOME HEALTH AIDE. 1. Home Health Services. 2. Home Health Aide Responsibilities and Legal Rights. 3. Developing Effective Communication Skills and Documentation. 4. Safety. 5. Homemaking Service. SECTION 2: STAGES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. 6. Infancy to Adolescence. 7. Early and Middle Adulthood 8. Older Adulthood. SECTION 3: PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE. 9. Infection Control. SECTION 4: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 10. From Wellness to Illness. 11. Mental Health. SECTION 5: BODY SYSTEMS AND COMMON DISORDERS. 12. Digestion and Nutrition. 13. Elimination. 14. Integumentary System. 15. Musculoskeletal System: Arthritis, Body Mechanics, and Restorative Care. 16. Nervous System. 17. Circulatory System. 18. Respiratory System. 19. Reproductive System. 20. Endocrine System and Diabetes. SECTION 6: CLIENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL CARE. 21. Caring for the Client who is Terminally Ill. 22. Caring for the Client with Alzheimer���s Disease. 23. Caring for the Client with Cancer. SECTION 7: MATERNAL/INFANT CARE. 24. Maternal Care. 25. Infant Care. SECTION 8: EMPLOYMENT. 26. Job-Seeking Skills. Appendix A: Emergency Procedure Guidelines. Appendix B: Prefixes and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terminology. Glossary. Index.
