A registry of trained caregivers of the elderly will soon be established in Dominica.
This was announced by the President of the Dominica Council of the Ageing Zetma Toussaint who was addressing the Premium Home and Residential Care Services (PHARCS) Care Certificate Programme Graduation Ceremony on Saturday.
This programme was organized by PHARCS in collaboration with the Dominica Council on Aging and the Association Martinique Pour la Promotion de l’Age d’Or.
“The council on aging along with other agencies are in the process of establishing a registry of trained caregivers of the elderly,” she stated.
She said the goal of this registry is to ensure that every caregiver of the elderly will be equipped with the appropriate preparation before and rendering care at residential and private homes.
“The establishment of such a database marks the beginning of standards that are to come on stream to regularize this care sector,” Toussaint noted.
She added that the Dominica Council on Aging will also engage in consultations to promote the necessary awareness of the elderly among the relevant stakeholders and interested parties.
Meantime, Toussaint noted that PHARCS has been a standard bearer of elderly care.
She said the owner of PHARCS has been in constant dialogue with the council on aging to ensure that quality of care at the various homes throughout the island can be standardized.
“PHARCS you have set the stage and blaze the trail let us hope that others get a rude awakening and begin to learn from you that they should also come to your institution to engage in collaborative effort to participate in meaningful dialogue for the uplifting of care at all our residential homes.”
Twenty-one caregivers graduated from the PHARCS Care Certificate Programme.
I am happy to hear this post, really helpful for Dominica’s place for elder need. As individuals age, the time often comes when a new level of care becomes necessary and this blog post really nice for the caregiver in older. Cheers!
Thank you for your very informative comment.
You have provided an accurate picture of the Personal Support (P.S.W.) program in Ontario. This is a good description of what Personal Support Workers do.
It is a job for somebody who has a love for seniors, a genuine interest in people, wants to serve, is above all kind, and willing to go the second mile. The P.S.W. is a relatively new career in Ontario. Unfortunately, some took the training and got a job but discovered they do not have these finer qualities. They do not turn out to be the most dedicated.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill (Husband of a veteran P.S.W.)
The sick, the vulnerable are at the mercy of those who care for them. They must be treated with dignity.
Make their life as comfortable as they possibly could. In previous years, they, too took care of their own elderly family.
God is highly pleased with those who extend such services to the elderly who are unable to care of themselves.
Hats and laurels out to PHARCS for introducing this service in Dominica.
Congratulations to all caregivers and those who participated in the seminar and graduated. It is a rewarding career, knowing that you are helping those who are not able to do so for themselves.
We also think of ourselves that one day, those who are presently well and able will be in need of this help.
Recently, Dominica has lost 4 of its own in Ontario. They, of course, were well taken care of. This made me think of the words “Remember your end.
“Compassion and good care are absolutely necessary for the vulnerable.
Dominica is progressing – Moving on.
Trained care givers to serve the elderly in Dominica is an excellent initiative.
We have this program in Ontario. It was created by the government and is being offered to both men and women in many community colleges and private colleges. The graduates receive a certificate identifying them as *Personal Support Worker* (PSW.) They are proud of their accomplishment.
Families who need this kind of help in their home can have confidence that they are hiring a person who is properly trained. The work is supervised (usually by a nurse) who visits the home on a regular basis. The government supports this initiative because it is less expensive than a hospital or nursing home.
My wife has served as a PSW full time in the community for several decades working through a well established HEALH CARE AGENCY. She is also an ordained minister.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.
The dedicated ones are doing a good job. I know a few of them. You know there is a high demand for PSW’s. Courses are offered. To my knowledge, it is a six-month course. The pay is good.
You must have heard that people are living longer. If they do, the PSW demand will be higher.
People love being cared for at their home. They feel better. Some of the PSW’s do shopping and laundry. Some sit with them and keep them company.
One of the PSW’s told me seniors who live alone and are able to take care of themselves can register to have someone check on them daily. It takes just a knock on their door to ensure they are OK. They could also keep active, involved in senior’s programs and participate in discussion groups. Some of them learned the internet.
There is a lot of help for them. Those who are able to go out can book in advance trans-wheels; even to church and back. It takes only two bus tickets. Hope someday this will be a reality for Dominica.
It would be a giant leap forward for Dominica which is a beautiful country.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill.