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Tags: health, wellness, ergonomics, prove them wrong
 Care giving is indeed one of the common trends nowadays, and I am happy about this newly discovered trend. Why? Well simply because it gives our Asian (mostly) brethrens a chance to work abroad and earn dollars, and most of all, they can have a degree with this kind of job.
With regards to the kind of work our care givers have; I must admit that it’s definitely the opposite of what others perceive because surely there will be hardships and a never ending adjustment stage! And this is the very reason why I am writing this article, because I want to share something to the caregivers, something useful, and something they can use in order for them to better cope in their situation.
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But before I continue further, I am personally thanking all of the caregivers out there, and I would like you all to know that I feel your pain and I salute all of you. Once again I say thank you! Let me start by saying that all caregivers must know and understand the word Ergonomics.
What is Ergonomics? Wikipedia, states that ergonomics is the science of designing the “JOB”, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. As a caregiver; start by giving a good impression to the family members, by knowing the person you are assigned to care. By this you should apply Ergonomics in the workplace, you should ask about the persons like and dislikes, as well as what the family’s rules and regulations.
I mentioned this first because; you are a “STRANGER” to the lifestyles of the family you’re working. Therefore it is very crucial that you take time to know the rules and regulations of the house. The next step is to organize and investigate with the family members. This is where Ergonomics comes in.
By saying organize; I mean that you should work with the family; ask about important matters like who to call in case of emergency, what numbers to dial and sort them out in level of importance. This is for safety reasons. You must also make a list of people to be called upon, in a given situation.
And when I say investigate, it means that you should read books that in is line with you work, this should reinforce your learning, another good way is to look for websites that will help you learn about the illness of the person you’re caring. This way you build “trust” and most importantly you give healthcare.
Another area where Ergonomics can fit, is in the concept of “Coordination” If you ask me, this is one surefire way to build trust and acceptance to the family you are working with. If you have skills on legal documents or Medicare, then offer it to them. If need be, device a plan on what to do, when the patient’s condition becomes severe, serious or fatal.
Bottom line is, never be hesitant to offer a helping hand. Another area of importance is “sensitivity” to the needs of their elder. Posture is an important thing to the patient, because this will help promote better blood circulation to the patient and prevent any kinds of body pains, if this is so, ask the elderly on what kind of posture that he is comfortable with in a given situation, but if need be, let the family members and the elder also understand the important reasons why you place the patient in that kind of position.
You see, one of the salient factors of Ergonomics is to provide good posture. Lastly, make a better Ergonomics by improvising, this appeals more to common sense, but if asked about this matter, I believe that, this is what’s lacking nowadays; it seems that common sense is not so common after all.
So I say; “Prove them wrong”, and improvise, this will make you a better caregiver, friend and person.
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About the author
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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