Respite Helps You Find the Balance
Communicates the benefits of Respite Care for the well-being of both carers and care recipients
This DVD clearly explains what Respite Care is and the range of Respite Care options available. It encourages carers of people who are frail, elderly or disabled to use these services.
Written and produced by Fran Haarsma Productions for Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Southern Region.
"This DVD is a really good learning tool for all staff involved with people having respite care." Director of Nursing, Spurway Residential
**Special Offer: If you are a carer or the family member of a carer then contact us about the special price for this DVD that you may be eligible for.
- what respite care is
- how respite care works
- the range of respite care services available (in home, day centres, residential, holiday, emergency)
- the benefits of respite care to both the carer and the person they care for.
(i) Community Services Training Package
Certificate II
- Community Services Work
Individual Client Support Certificate III
- Home and Community Care
- Aged Care
- Disability
For example, use for competencies:
CHCICS304A Work effectively with carers
CHCAC318A Work effectively with older people
CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
(ii) Certificate IV in Health - Nursing
(ii) General practitioners and other health professionals
(iii) Carer support groups
(iv) Carers and family members**
Manual Handling
Human Movement
Healthy Bodies
Communicate and Connect
Hazards and Risks
Duty of Care
Reading, Reporting, Recording
Provide Assistance with Medication in Residential Aged Care
How You Can Assist Your Client With Self Medication
Just Like You
Safe Food
It All Adds Up
Write With Care
Get Stronger, Live Longer
Respite Helps You Find the Balance
Balance the Care
Time For You