Making Home Care Your Business
Comprehensive Packages To Create Leaders In Home Care
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A policy that establishes procedures to ensure that your home care agency has a workplace environment that promotes diversity and inclusion and is free of racist behaviour. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This course will teach caregivers how to bathe an older adult. After understanding the importance of bathing, caregivers will be instructed on how to make bathing safe and dignified. -
This course ensures all staff consider proper body mechanics when assisting clients with lifts and transfers. Discussion will ensure all client transfers will be provided in a safe and appropriate manner. Staff members are trained in the safe use of site specific lifts as well body mechanics. -
This course discusses elder abuse and neglect, including how to prevent it and how to report it if it does occur. The course also discusses ethical behaviour as it relates to being a caregiver. -
This course explores what aggression is, how to recognize and how to diffuse, and deal with in a calm professional manner. Safety of caregiver and client will be discussed. -
Unfortunately, complaints sometimes happen. This policy and procedure provides guidelines and support for the agency in how to address all complaints in a timely, client-focused manner to ensure client service and quality improvement is priority. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This policy and procedure addresses how the agency uses at least two forms of client-specific Identifiers to confirm that clients receive the service or procedure intended for them. Adherence to this policy will help avoid harmful incidents such as privacy breaches, allergic reactions, medication errors and wrong-client procedures. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
A client has the right to exercise his/her rights. The Client Rights policy ensures the home care agency's obligation to protect and promote the exercise of client's rights. Contains 1 customizable policy (2 pages, MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
The purpose of the Client Self Administration of Medications policy is to encourage the independent functioning of clients. The policy covers the eligibility of the client to self-administer medications as well as the subsequent procedure for self administration of medications. Contains 1 customizable policy (2 pages, MS-word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
The conduct of employees has a direct effect on the agency and how it is perceived in the community. This Code of Conduct policy and procedure addresses how employees must strive to adhere to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the conduct of their performance as an employee. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Your home care agency recognizes the vital role mobile devices play in the transmission and use of information for health care delivery and business services. The purpose of this policy is to set out the guidelines on collection, use and disclosure of photographs, video and audio recordings at your home care agency. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This course discusses clients' privacy, security (confidentiality), and related rights. The course also discusses ethical behaviour as it relates to being a caregiver. -
Clients expect and deserve to have their privacy and personal details respected. This policy and procedure provides guidelines and support for the employee to understand their responsibility toward their client as well as how to uphold and protect the privacy of each client. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This policy assists the agency in ensuring the determination of the suitability of an applicant and to assist in the protection of the clients and staff of the agency. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
A policy establishing that your home care agency recognizes that ethnicity and diversity has brought cultural, social and economic enrichment to the community. It also recognizes that members of diverse and racial groups often encounter barriers to their full participation in society, and that your home care agency is committed to racial equality and the elimination of systemic racism. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Each client has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. The Dementia Client Rights policy and procedure seeks to enhance the quality of life and quality of care for each client while ensuring the home care agency's obligation to protect and promote the exercise of client's rights. Contains 1 customizable policy (2 pages, MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This class demonstrates the importance of observing, documenting and reporting on a client’s condition. Caregivers will learn techniques for objective and subjective observation, elements and types of reports, and characteristics of effective documentation. -
This policy and procedure addresses how to ensure the agency maintains a professional image with the employees of the agency expected to wear clothing deemed appropriate for their job, parameters of safety, and client and public expectations. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
This course discusses the responsibility of every employee to assist in fire prevention, procedures and practices within the client environment. -
Hand washing is considered the single most important step in reducing infections. By following the simple guidelines of hand washing, employees will reduce the risk of health care-associated infections and their impact within their continuum of care. Contains 1 editable policy (4 pages). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our employee Health & Safety Policy will ensure that both your staff and yourself are taking health and safety seriously. These policies commit the entire organization to being a safe workplace. As an employer it is your job to make sure your employees are safe, know how to be safe, and are aware that health and safety is important to your company. Violating or not having a health and safety policy can have serious consequences to your business. By having these procedures in place and having staff continually review them will reduce many of the risks they will encounter in their job as a home care worker. Having safety as part of your culture right from day one can create a safe successful organization. Our Home Care / Home Support Occupation Health & Safety Policy Package includes: Contains 3 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Just as important as many of our other policy and procedure packages, our Administration policies don't fit into and specific category. These policies and procedures were created through our years of experience building businesses. They are ones that have been created our of need. Some of these policies include tasks such as record keeping, confidentiality agreements, and dealing with client concerns. Our Home Care Administration Policy Package includes: Contains 10 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our HR policy package was designed by our HR experts to create a comprehensive framework for your organization. Our policies set out your company standards, expectations, disciplinary procedures and create consistency in decision making across your company. Protect your self and your employees by having a transparent, consistent, and formal method for managing your company and employee expectations. Thoughtfully put together, our packages ensure that a framework is in place for your organization. By providing clear communication to your employees through our policy and procedure package, you are managing your employee expectations, protecting yourself and your employees, being transparent about your company rules and creating togetherness through all employees and managers following similar rules and working towards common goals. All of our policy and procedure package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make these packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Care Human Resources Policy Package includes: Contains 17 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) policies and procedures were created by our nursing team with the safety of your staff and your clients in mind. Our policies and procedures were designed to reduce the spread of infection. While minimizing the spread of infection may seem like a no-brainer, it often falls victim to complacency. By having policies and procedures in place to ensure staff are accountable to reduce the spread of infection, everyone benefits. Safety is paramount when you are caring for a vulnerable population. Ensuring your staff are compliant with infection prevention protects your staff and your clients. Our three-policy Home Care Infection Prevention & Control package is a great addition to your policy and procedure manuals. All of our policy and procedures package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make the packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Care Infection Prevention & Control Policy Package includes: Contains 3 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
By having a clear medication management practice in place you ensure safety when it comes to prescribed and non-prescribed medications. Our policies create a transparent medication management program which ensures the safety of your clients and the staff managing the medication. Ensuring staff adherence to your medication policies will help mitigate medication mistakes and keep your clients and staff safe. Having medication policies in place shows your clients and staff that you are professional and care about them and their safety. All of our policy and procedure package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make these packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Care Medication Policy Package includes: Contains 11 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
The Home Care Nursing Policy and Procedure package is one of the most critical packages. Essentially, these define many of the tasks your home care staff will complete on a daily basis. These policies outline many of the duties of a home care worker, provide accountability, proper guidance, and ensure consistency and safety for your clients. By defining these clearly to your staff they will understand what it means to provide consistent, safe, proper services that represent what your company stands for quality, compassionate, home support. Our Home Care Nursing Policy Package includes: Contains 16 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Every business, big or small, needs to start somewhere. We suggest you start with a plan. We know that to help make your plan turn to action, the right tools are required. Our Home Care Starter Kit is a great way to get your business up and running quickly and pointed in the right direction from day one. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Our package of essential tools covers everything from getting started to creating a business plan as well as human resource development and training. Success starts with the right plan and the right tools. Let us help you today to get that business you have always wanted to start, off the ground. We would love to share our experience and success with you. The Home Care Starter Kit is specifically made for businesses that offer Home Care, or specifically more medical type care, than non-medical type care. -
Just as important as many of our other policy and procedure packages, our Administration policies don't fit into and specific category. These policies and procedures were created through our years of experience building businesses. They are ones that have been created our of need. Some of these policies include tasks such as record keeping, confidentiality agreements, and dealing with client concerns. Our Home Support Administration Policy Package includes: Contains 3 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our HR policy package was designed by our HR experts to create a comprehensive framework for your organization. Our policies set out your company standards, expectations, disciplinary procedures and create consistency in decision making across your company. Protect your self and your employees by having a transparent, consistent, and formal method for managing your company and employee expectations. Thoughtfully put together, our packages ensure that a framework is in place for your organization. By providing clear communication to your employees through our policy and procedure package, you are managing your employee expectations, protecting yourself and your employees, being transparent about your company rules and creating togetherness through all employees and managers following similar rules and working towards common goals. All of our policy and procedure package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make these packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Support Human Resources Policy Package includes: Contains 13 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) policies and procedures were created by our nursing team with the safety of your staff and your clients in mind. Our policies and procedures were designed to reduce the spread of infection. While minimizing the spread of infection may seem like a no-brainer, it often falls victim to complacency. By having policies and procedures in place to ensure staff are accountable to reduce the spread of infection, everyone benefits. Safety is paramount when you are caring for a vulnerable population. Ensuring your staff are compliant with infection prevention protects your staff and your clients. Our two-policy Home Support Infection Prevention & Control package is a great addition to your policy and procedure manuals. All of our policy and procedures package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make the packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Support Infection Prevention & Control Policy Package includes: Contains 2 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Our seven unique Medication Policies were thoughtfully created by our experienced nursing team. By having a clear medication management practice in place you ensure safety when it comes to prescribed and non-prescribed medications. Our policy creates a transparent medication management program which ensures the safety of your clients and the staff managing the medication. Ensuring staff adherence to your medication policies will help mitigate medication mistakes and keep your clients and staff safe. Having a medication policy in place shows your clients and staff that you are professional and care about them and their safety. All of our policy and procedure package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make these packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Support Medication Policy Package includes: Contains 7 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
The Home Support Nursing Policy and Procedure package is one of the most critical packages. Essentially, these define many of the tasks your home support staff will complete on a daily basis. These policies outline many of the duties of a home support worker, provide accountability, proper guidance, and ensure consistency and safety for your clients. By defining these clearly to your staff they will understand what it means to provide consistent, safe, proper services that represent what your company stands for quality, compassionate, home support. Our Home Support Nursing Policy Package includes: Contains 11 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
Every business, big or small, needs to start somewhere. We suggest you start with a plan. We know that to help make your plan turn to action the right tools are required. Our Home Support Starter Kit is a great way to get your business up and running quickly and pointed in the right direction from day one. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Our package of essential tools covers everything from getting started to creating a business plan as well as human resource development and training. Success starts with the right plan and the right tools. Let us help you today get that business you have always wanted to start off the ground. We would love to share our experience and success with you. -
A common part of a home care client’s care plan is “light housekeeping”. What does light housekeeping mean and what does it include? This course includes information about how to do certain tasks, guidelines on which tasks to do first, what not to do’s, and the importance of disinfecting to prevent the spread of germs and infection. -
At any stage of your company, having consistent HR practices will be critical to your success. If you are starting a new business, you may find that as your company grows you struggle with people management. If you have a successful business, you may find yourself unable to deal with the day-to-day tasks or HR and more specifically people management. Our HR packages are designed by our industry experts to help build a successful HR department at your company. Whether one or two employees or two hundred, our packages will give you the key skills and documentation needed to successfully manage people. Getting culture right is not an easy task; it is a multi faceted approach that needs consistency, the correct documentation to protect yourself and your employees, and the right policies and procedures in place to create a work where your business and your staff can thrive. Let us help create a solid foundation for your HR policies and procedures. By letting us take the reigns on your HR and all its complexities, it opens you up to work on growing your business. Our HR start-up package include everything you need to run and maintain a successful HR department for your organization. From recruitment best practices to exit interviews and everything in between, our package has everything you need for the life of your business to be successful in your HR practices. Our Human Resources Starter Kit includes: Contains 31 customizable documents (MS Word files). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy. -
The purpose of this Immunization of Health Care Workers policy is to provide principles and guidelines for the consistent assessment and immunization of Health Care Workers, as their occupations cause them to be at greater risk of exposure to certain infections or diseases. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
