Focus on Healthcare Support Assistants.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELFCARE FOR HEALTHCARE SUPPORT ASSISTANTS IN KENYA.

By Saimah Kermali

A Healthcare Support Assistant also known as a trained caregiver is a person who has acquired professional training and education or certification in providing care for elderly, disabled or ill individuals. They are trained to provide a range of services, including personal care, such as bathing and dressing, medication management, meal preparation, and assistance with mobility. Healthcare support assistants may also provide emotional support, companionship, and assistance with activities of daily living to help individuals recover from their ailment, and maintain their independence and quality of life. However, it is important to note that the specific services they provide may vary depending on the needs of their clients and the setting in which they work. While family caregivers function within the parameter of the home and the family, healthcare support assistants are a whole system in the medical arena. Therefore, you can find healthcare support assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes.

PLEASE NOTE:

The level of care one can give is greatly influenced by level of care they receieve

It goes without saying that caregiving, whether it is paid or unpaid, is a hard job. The emotional, mental, and physical toll it can take on any caregiver is enormous!

This article highlights some challenges faced by healthcare support assistants in Kenya as shared with Suruvi. The article will also give suggestions on how caregivers can navigate through these challenges for their benefit and that of their carerecipients.

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