Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Reading about caregiver duties is definitely not the same as performing them. It is one of the most stressful jobs out there, but it is also one of the most rewarding. Although it isn’t for everybody, it is something you should really consider … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This page is filled with caregiver employment tips and resources. If you are interested in being employed as a caregiver in the near future, I’m sure you’ll find something useful here. Click the blue underlined text to dig deeper into that subject. Table … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Many caregivers, including myself, suffer from caregiver fatigue. We all get worn out from time to time but it’s important to try to minimize how often this happens. If we get tired mentally or physically, it affects the way we care for our … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Do you have a caregiver interview coming up but are not quite sure what to do? It is completely normal to be nervous but these tips should help settle your worries. Table of Contents Be On Time What To Wear Smell Nice, but … Read more
Contributing Author: Suzie Wilson Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Being a caregiver is demanding on several levels: physically, mentally, and emotionally. While it’s an essential role you’re fulfilling, you should make sure it’s not at the cost of your own health and wellbeing. According … Read more
Contributing Author: Samantha Taylor Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a caregiver, you understand the need to provide quality service to your patients. However, there are a few business entities you may want to consider in order to protect your business and … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Thermometer The most common method of taking a body temperature is orally with a thermometer. Other methods include rectally and axillary (in the armpit). The average temperature is considered 98.6 F. How often should you check your patient’s temperature? Working as a nurse, … Read more
Contributing Author: Karen Weeks Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a caregiver, you are probably spending a majority of your time tending to the needs of your loved one, which means you may not have been having many chances to take time off … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Just like urinating, everybody has bowel movements (abbreviated as BM). It is a part of life and we should make sure it is happening correctly. The amount, consistency, and how often patients go will vary greatly but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This is a list of caregiver poems that I have found. I will continue to add more over time. Note that these are not my own work. The original creator is noted before and after each poem along with the source. Table of Contents … Read more