Overview

The Caregiver Certification awarded by OSHA Institute of Safety and Health Management (OSHAISHM) is designed to train individuals to provide professional care for elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and patients needing long-term or temporary care. This certification equips caregivers with essential skills and knowledge, ensuring that they can offer quality care while maintaining the highest safety and health standards in various care environments, including homes, hospitals, and care facilities. Core Objectives: • Foundational Caregiving Knowledge: Provide an understanding of key caregiving tasks such as assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, personal hygiene, and medication management. • Safety and Health Protocols: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe environment for both the caregiver and the patient, with a strong focus on safety protocols as per OSHA standards. • Professional Conduct: Instill ethical and compassionate caregiving principles, teaching caregivers to communicate effectively and respond to patient needs with empathy and professionalism. • Medical Emergency Response: Train caregivers to handle medical emergencies, first aid, and CPR, as well as to recognize signs of health deterioration in patients. Key Features: 1. Curriculum Outline: o Patient Care & Support: Basics of caregiving, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with mobility. o Health & Safety Procedures: Courses on maintaining hygiene, infection control, and patient safety following OSHA safety standards. o Nutrition & Medication Management: Training on administering medication correctly and ensuring proper nutrition for patients. o CPR & First Aid: Basic life-saving skills, including CPR certification and handling common medical emergencies. 2. Training Approach: o Hands-on Training: The program includes practical sessions where caregivers learn and apply their skills in a supervised environment. o Compliance with OSHA Standards: All care practices are aligned with OSHA safety regulations, ensuring caregivers are trained to prevent injuries, illness, or harm during patient care. o Assessment & Certification: Participants are assessed through written exams and practical tests. Successful candidates are awarded the OSHAISHM Caregiver Certification.