Professional Boundaries for Caregivers: Maintaining Ethical Relationships
Learn about the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in caregiving roles to ensure a positive and helpful relationship with clients. Explore the guidelines, boundaries that should not be crossed, and strategies for caregivers to stay within bounds. Developed by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Coaching Professional Boundaries for Caregivers Developed by the: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Learning Points Identify professional boundaries for caregivers Help caregivers maintain a helpful relationship with clients Coach caregivers on how to stay in bounds Understand why professional boundaries are important
About Professional Boundaries Guidelines for maintaining a positive and helpful relationship with clients or residents Help caregivers avoid stress and misconduct, recognize boundary crossings and provide the best possible care
Caregiver/Client Relationship Powerful Role of the Caregiver Zone of Helpfulness
Crossing Boundaries Sharing Personal Information Not Seeing Behavior as Symptomatic Using Nicknames/Endearments Touch Unprofessional Demeanor Accepting Gifts/Favors/Tips Over-involvement Sexual Attraction/Relationships Keeping Secrets
More on Professional Boundaries Getting Back In-Bounds Why Professional Boundaries Are Important Activity: Explore Boundary Crossings
Activity: Explore Boundary Crossings What observations can you make about the situation? As a supervisor, how would you coach the caregiver in the situation?
Learning Points Identify professional boundaries for caregivers Help caregivers maintain a helpful relationship with clients Coach caregivers on how to stay in bounds Understand why professional boundaries are important
developed by The Wisconsin Caregiver Project UW Oshkosh Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver
