Developed by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Learning Points Identify professional boundaries for caregivers Maintain a helpful relationship with clients ID: 538455
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Observing Professional Boundaries for Caregivers
Developed by the:University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSlide2
Learning Points
Identify professional boundaries for caregiversMaintain a helpful relationship with clientsLearn how to stay in boundsUnderstand why professional boundaries are important Slide3
About Professional Boundaries
Guidelines for maintaining a positive and helpful relationship with clients or residentsHelp caregivers avoid stress and misconduct, recognize boundary crossings and provide the best possible careSlide4
Caregiver/Client Relationship
Powerful Role of the CaregiverZone of HelpfulnessSlide5
Crossing Boundaries
Sharing Personal InformationNot Seeing Behavior as SymptomaticUsing Nicknames/EndearmentsTouch
Unprofessional Demeanor
Accepting Gifts/Favors/Tips
Over-involvement
Sexual Attraction/Relationships
Keeping SecretsSlide6
More on Professional Boundaries
Getting Back In-Bounds Why Professional Boundaries Are Important Activity: Explore Boundary CrossingsSlide7
Activity: Explore Boundary Crossings
What observations can you make about this situation?How could the caregiver’s actions affect the client?How could the situation affect the caregiver?Slide8
Learning Points Review
Identify professional boundaries for caregiversMaintain a helpful relationship with clientsLearn how to stay in boundsUnderstand why professional boundaries are important Slide9
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eveloped by
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Center for Career Development (CCDET)
www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver