2.

SELF- PREPARATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Care giver required to maintain personal hygiene, self-appearance and use safety gears to offer
high standards service to the client

Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene is maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body

 Body needs right maintenance

 Balance diet

 Exercise

 Practice relaxation technique – Meditation, Yoga etc.

 Doctor visits if necessary.

 Adequate rest and sleep.

Component of Personal Hygiene

Skin care/bathing Hair hygiene and combing
Oral hygiene Eye and ear hygiene
Hand washing Foot care
Clean and tidy cloths /uniforms/

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 Nail care Shoes

Personal Appearance
 Proper uniform or dress.

 Perfumes, colognes, and body odor should be avoided.

 Hair – avoid falling over the shoulders.

 Beard – Must be short, trimmed neatly and clean.

 No false fingernails.

 Visible tattoos are not permitted.

 Jewelry with restriction.

 Wrist watches may be worn.

3. STRESS MANAGEMENT

What is caregiver’s stress?

“Stress is a state of physical, mental or emotional strain or tension due to struggling to cope
with overloaded demands”.

 Stress is a normal part of a fife.

 Even positive life changes produce stress.

(promotion, child birth)

Signs and Symptoms of Stress

Body Mind
Headache Worrying

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 Acne – acne is the most visible way of Impaired judgment
stress
Fatigue Negativity

Digestive issues.

Acidic reflux symptoms Sweating.

Decreased energy

Emotions Behavior
Depression. Appetite changes.

Loss of confidence Insomnia

Anxiety Grinding teeth

Changes in libido.

How does stress affect health?

o It is a body’s natural safety system against the danger.

o It flushes the body with hormones such as adrenaline, corticosteroids.

o Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated.

o Stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relaxation
between stressors,

Stress continues without relief can lead to-

 People use some substances such as food, alcohol, tobacco, drugs to relieve stress.

 Suicidal Ideas.

 Accidents.

 Heart diseases.

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  Cancer.

 Cirrhosis and other liver diseases.

 Depression

 Panic attacks.

How to Overcome Stress?

 Physical exercises. – Can metabolize the excessive stress hormones.

 Get adequate sleep.

 Learn to practice relaxation techniques. – Meditation, Yoga, Thai-chi.

 Talk someone.

 Keep positive attitudes

 Refuse additional of unimportant request.