{"id":1312,"date":"2020-05-12T11:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T11:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/how-caregivers-are-protecting-home-care-clients-during-coronavirus\/"},"modified":"2022-11-14T09:05:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T09:05:49","slug":"how-caregivers-are-protecting-home-care-clients-during-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/how-caregivers-are-protecting-home-care-clients-during-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"How Caregivers Are Protecting Home Care Clients During Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"
As our nation struggles with the Coronavirus, we are keenly aware of the vulnerability of our caregiving clients and caregivers. Cherished Companions cares about our community, particularly the older and medically fragile. To fight COVID-19, we\u2019re taking precautions and calling on our superheroes, caregivers, to help us keep everyone safe. <\/p>\n
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Coronavirus is a serious issue, and we\u2019re treating it as such. Our caregivers are receiving regular updates on what to expect, how to prevent the spread, and how to serve clients best during this pandemic.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re following the guidelines created by the federal government for 30 Days to Slow the Spread<\/a>. State mandates, like the Ohio Stay At Home Order<\/a>, are also influencing our policies and practices.<\/p>\n Our jobs are considered essential since our clients depend on their caregivers to meet vital needs. We recognize the risks and responsibilities involved in home care during a pandemic, and we count Cherished caregivers as heroes! They are taking precautions, preventing the spread, and sacrificing to keep clients safe and healthy.<\/p>\n As our caregivers enter clients homes and are often in contact with vulnerable people, we are asking them to take four precautionary steps.<\/p>\n While we take these precautions, we are also adjusting our hiring process to practice social distancing. Caregivers are in demand currently, so hiring must continue, but our intakes and orientations will be carried out differently to be able to provide safe distancing in order to protect our clients. <\/p>\n One of our top priorities is keeping caregivers informed. We are communicating quickly about new best practices and other information about preventing the spread of COVID-19. On top of vigilant communication, we\u2019re also keeping up to date with the best practices recommended by the Home Care Association of America<\/strong>. <\/p>\n If you think you or a loved one may have been exposed to Coronavirus, self-isolation is essential. Those who are dependent on the care of others, like individuals who are bedridden, should warn caregivers of any exposure or symptoms so they can wear personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/p>\n For those who begin to show symptoms of COVID-19, including an elevated temperature, cough, or shortness of breath, it\u2019s important to take action. Follow the CDC guidelines, which you can find here<\/a>. There\u2019s also a self-checker on this webpage to help you determine your level of concern.<\/p>\n For further questions, to request resources, or inquire about becoming or getting a caregiver contact Cherished Companions by calling (440) 484-5390<\/a>, or click the button below. Stay well and take care. <\/p>\n {{cta(‘806700b5-7d6f-48c0-a097-c7bf5064255a’)}}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As our nation struggles with the Coronavirus, we are keenly aware of the vulnerability of our caregiving clients and caregivers. Cherished Companions cares about our community, particularly the older and medically fragile. To fight COVID-19, we\u2019re taking precautions and calling on our superheroes, caregivers, to help us keep everyone safe. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nPrecautionary Steps<\/h3>\n
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Staying Up to Date on Best Practices<\/h3>\n
What To Do If You Think Someone Has Symptoms<\/h3>\n