Responding to Elder Abuse
3-hour workshop (may be expanded, or blended with other workshops)

This workshop provides a framework for understanding abuse in general and elder abuse specifically. The session will explore the Support Worker’s legal obligations and ethical responsibilities to the client. It will also and discuss how workers may keep themselves safe in a work environment in which they may be forced to interact with a potential abuser.

This in-service workshop will help your staff:
  • understand the complexities of elder abuse
  • identify different types of elder abuse, recognize the signs and symptoms of each type, and the impact they have on the well-being of the senior
  • recognize and respond appropriately to common risk factors of abuse
  • report, document and make decisions in order to protect themselves as the care provider
Connect with us by phone, email or request an online quote:
info@capacitybuilders.ca
416-256-3010 ext. 229
1-800-267-6272 ext. 229
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