This course provides an overview of a caregivers’ responsibilities in the dressing and grooming process. Aides will review the benefits of dressing and grooming, the purposes of adaptive clothing and assistive devices, and how to maintain a client’s comfort, safety and infection control during the grooming process.

• Explain the benefits of dressing and grooming.
• Explain the purposes of adaptive clothing and assistive devices during the grooming process.
• Discuss general dressing and grooming tips.
• List at least three comfort, safety and infection control tips for the grooming process.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the grooming process through your daily work.