Adaptability
Introduction
This course is focused on adaptability: it refers to “an individual’s ability, skill, inclination, willingness and/or motivation to change or adapt to different tasks, social and environmental needs.
If we proceed from the introductory definition, adaptability also includes changes in thinking, work and behavior, so that we can be more creative, efficient and personally satisfied. The personal satisfaction of both the caregiver and the seniors is a goal that can be achieved with our ability to adapt to changes.
As long as we can relax and be optimistic, changes will be productively and effectively managed, and stress levels will be kept to a minimum. We also need to be flexible to learn and develop. So, we remain calm in times of change.
It is an indisputable fact that a caregiver who knows how to adapt to situations relatively quickly and above all effectively will not succumb to the traps of stress will be able to face changes and will try to work them out as best as possible, to an objective assessment and maybe even a solution.
Entry test for Adaptability
If you want to test your knowledge and preexisting skills about adaptability please take a few minutes and answer the folllowing entry test.
Course Materials
Training Course
Previous work on the field has identified the competences and skills needs in services for the senior population in different areas: a) promotion of health and wellbeing; b) support for the inclusion of senior population; c) service activities that facilitate living at home, and d) sheltered housing with 24-hour assistance (or institutional care), according to 4 possible scenarios (usual, desirable, undesirable and unexpected) and aiming different customer profile (whether it is an active and independent older person; a lonely person in poor condition or an informal care customer).
Although this framework is up to for further development, when looking at the aforementioned areas of services for the seniors and the different scenarios, adaptability was included as one of the most important competences for professional senior’s caregivers.
Webinar
Final test
If you want to test your final knowledge about adapytability please take a few minutes and answer the folllowing final test.