Attendant Care Training
The Attendant Care Training Program is specifically designed to help meet the individualized needs of each participant. Classes are conducted in small groups of four or less in order to accommodate the learning styles and skills of each person in training. The training can be conducted at CORD’s office, or the consumer can request individual training sessions within the privacy and comfort of their own home. The course consists of three components:
SECTION ONE: Getting Ready:
- Assessing the help needed
- Evaluating desired work traits
- Developing a job description
- Developing an emergency plan
- Creating a “work-friendly” environment
SECTION TWO: Hiring
- Advertising
- Screening
- Interviewing
- Reference Checking
- Hiring
SECTION THREE: Training
- Examining learning styles
- Breaking down tasks
- Effective communication skills
