Lesson 1,
Topic 1
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Routines
When you begin a new assignment, agree with a client on a routine and then stick with it.
A routine (or schedule) helps you to finish all your tasks. A routine means you and a client will know what to expect each shift.
Routines help you and a client.
| Asking Again Helps You • Make sure you understand a client’s routine. • Assist with tasks in the way that works best for a client. • Learn more about a client’s preferences. • Get feedback on how you are doing. Ask Again to Know You Have Done Your Job Well |
Ask Again
After working for a client for awhile, it is a good practice to talk with him or her again about tasks in the care plan. Is there anything he or she would like to be done differently?
By asking again, you can make sure you understand a client’s routine and keep doing the tasks the way that works best for him or her.