CNA 2 OSBN Curriculum

 Greatest Risk Burnout  Professions/Roles Attract Most Dedicated  Often Care Giver Positions  Care Givers Forget Themsleves  Benefits of Self Care ◦ Less Compassion Fatigue ◦ Less Burnout ◦ Better Staff Retention ◦ Enhanced Communication

 Focus on State of Physical Body  Regular Exercise  Maintain Proper Nutrition  Avoid Risky Behaviors

 Focus ◦ Engaging Your Mind Daily ◦ Challenging It Daily  Activities Allowing ◦ Analysis ◦ Creativity ◦ Contemplation  Treat Like Physical Wellness

 Be Aware & Accept Your ◦ Emotions & Feelings  Beyond ‘Happiness’ ◦ Believe in Yourself  Growth/Maturity Through: ◦ Happiness ◦ Anger/Sadness ◦ Determination/Frustration ◦ Many More

 The Big Picture of Life  Acceptance/Appreciation of Unknown  Seeking the Purpose of Life  Not a Religion  State of Questioning the Universe ◦ Desire to Understand ◦ Define Universal Values

 Contributing to One’s Human/Physical Environment for Common Welfare  Promoting Healthy Living Environment  Encouraging Effective Communication  Living in Harmony w/Human Beings  Working for Mutual Respect/Cooperation

 One’s Relationship to Their Surroundings that Affect Human’s Wellness  Living in Harmony w/Earth ◦ Become Aware of Interactions w/Nature/Environment

 Stress: Body’s Rxn to Change ◦ Physical/Mental/Emotional Adjustment or Response  Demands & Perception  Warning Signs ◦ Irritability ◦ Feeling Overwhelmed ◦ Tension in Muscles ◦ HA ◦ Sleep Problems ◦ Forgetfulness  May Feel from Time to Time while Caring  MOST IMPORTANT: Care for Self

 Learn to ID YOUR Warning Signs  Act to Make Changes  Don’t Wait until You are Overwhelmed

 TAKE YOUR BREAKS  Eat/Stay Hydrated  Notify of Overwhelmedness  Ask for Help prn  ID Own Emotional Responses  Activates to Rejuvenate ◦ Staying Hydrated ◦ Stretching at Intervals ◦ Deep Breath t/o Shift ◦ “Mini Massage”

 Reducing Stress=Sense of Control  ID Personal Stress Reducers  Outside of Work Activities ◦ Giving Rejuvenation vs Zoning Out  Hot Shower/Bath  Walking/Exercise  Gardening  Meditation  Socializing w/Friends

 Beneficial for Stress Management  Key Concepts ◦ Emotional Self-Awareness ◦ Accurate Self-Assessment ◦ Self-Confidence ◦ Emotional Self-Control ◦ Empathy ◦ ID/Accept what CANNOT be Changed

 Components to Manage ◦ Diet ◦ Sleep & Rest ◦ Body Mechanics ◦ Exercise ◦ Your Eyes ◦ Smoking ◦ Drugs ◦ Alcohol ◦ Caffeine  See Next Slide

 Mild Sx.’s ◦ Restlessness ◦ Nervousness ◦ Excitement/Insomnia ◦ Flushed Face ◦ GI c/o  Moderate ◦ Muscle Twitching ◦ Rapid HR ◦ Abnormal CV Electrical Activity ◦ Psychomotor Agitation  In a Nutshell ◦ Use Common Sense  Cut Back if Experiencing Sx’s

Healthcare workers have shown to be at high risk for substance abuse. Many people turn to substances rather than developing effective coping mechanisms for stress and emotional fatigue. There ARE confidential programs available to help healthcare workers with these issues. Did You Know?

 Many Caregivers are Reluctant ◦ Don’t want to “burden” Others ◦ Reflection on Self (Can’t Handle it)  Don’t Wait until Overwhelmed/Exhausted  Sign of Personal Strength  Ensures Better Quality of Care  Tips ◦ Prepare a Mental List ◦ Break Down to Simple Tasks ◦ Ask a Variety of People  Not Always the Same Person

 Some Members have More Developed Skills ◦ Advocating Their Needs ◦ Strongest Members can Feel Overwhelmed  So: Advocate for Co-Workers and Team ◦ Notice and Offer Assistance ◦ Re-Affirm Self Care Skills ◦ Empower Each Other  Teamwork: Taking Care of Self and Others

 Self Care is a Continuous Process  Self Goals ◦ Changing Negative Habits ◦ Developing Positive Qualities ◦ Realistic Expectations ◦ Synergistic  Forces Working Together ◦ Leading a Balanced Life ◦ Practicing Self-Renewal