Being a Companion Caregiver

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BCC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe the roles and duties of a companion caregiver.
Explain at least two ways to manage the challenges of providing companionship.
List at least two traits of an effective companion caregiver.
Identify at least three meaningful activities that companion caregivers can use to engage their clients.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Roles, Duties, and Challenges

Roles and Duties

Managing Challenges

Review

Summary

Section 3: Traits and Techniques

Required Traits

Planning

Meaningful Activities

Productive and Self-Care Activities

Reminiscing

Leisure Activities

Social Activities

Art and Music

Exercise

Encouraging Involvement

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.

Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.