{"product_id":"mosbys-textbook-for-the-home-care-aide","title":"Mosby's Textbook for the Home Care Aide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosby's Textbook for the Home Care Aide (Paperback, 536 pages) – Mosby, 2012. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCovering the essential content and procedures a home care aide needs to know, Mosby’s Textbook for the Home Care Aide, 3rd Edition prepares you for success in this rapidly growing field. A clear approach makes the book easy to use and understand, featuring hundreds of full-color photographs and drawings along with step-by-step procedures for skills performed by home care aides. Updated and expanded in this edition are chapters on meeting the client’s nutritional needs and on getting and keeping a job. Written by home care experts Joan Birchenall and Eileen Streight, this textbook prepares you for the many types of situations you may encounter as a home care aide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of full-color photos and drawings depict key ideas and clearly demonstrate procedure steps. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcedures provide step-by-step, easy-to-understand instructions on performing important skills and tasks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUNIQUE! A cast of caregivers, including a supervisor and four home care aides, are highlighted in scenarios that provide realistic examples of the types of situations you are likely to encounter in the home care environment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for Observing, Recording, and Reporting (ORR) are highlighted throughout the text, emphasizing the home care aide’s responsibilities for observing and documenting the client’s condition and care. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey considerations and reminders are presented in color font to emphasize the importance of performing these actions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjectives and Key Terms in each chapter focus your attention on essential information. \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChapter summaries and study questions review the key points in each chapter. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated\/Expanded Meeting the Client’s Nutritional Needs chapter includes the new MyPlate food guide and new nutrition guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated\/Expanded Getting a Job and Keeping It chapter reflects the job prospects and challenges of today, including the realities of moving between states and differences in certification requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated equipment photos are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolve companion website includes skills competency checklists and an audio glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   \u003cp\u003eMaster the essential skills and tasks of a home care aide\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Joan M. Birchenall RN MEd, Eileen Streight RN BSN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46071135043818,"sku":"9780323084338","price":55.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/41JjfQntpHL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781285473","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/mosbys-textbook-for-the-home-care-aide","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}