This course introduces caregivers to essential body care and personal hygiene tasks that support a client’s health, comfort, and well-being. Learners will explore how to assist clients with daily grooming and hygiene needs while maintaining dignity, respect, privacy, and independence. 

The course emphasizes the emotional impact personal care can have on clients and the importance of providing compassionate, person-centered support.

Caregivers will learn practical techniques for assisting with oral care, denture care, nail and foot care, shaving, bathing, dressing, and passive range of motion exercises. The course also highlights safe caregiving practices that help protect skin health, maintain mobility, and support overall quality of life.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of personal hygiene in maintaining health and well-being.

2. Demonstrate respectful and person-centered approaches to body care tasks.

3. Identify proper techniques for oral care, denture care, and grooming.

4. Recognize safe practices for bathing, dressing, nail care, and shaving assistance.

5. Describe the purpose and benefits of passive range of motion exercises.

6. Identify strategies to support client comfort,