Home Management: Outdoor Tasks in Caregiving – Yard Work and Snow Removal
Outdoor tasks like yard work and snow removal can help create a safe and pleasant environment for clients—but only when they’re performed safely and within caregiver scope. This course helps caregivers understand how to assist with or monitor outdoor home maintenance tasks, including clearing walkways, picking up debris, and reporting hazardous conditions. Learners will gain clarity on when these tasks are appropriate, how to prevent injury, and how to respond when outdoor hazards (like ice or overgrowth) threaten client safety. The course emphasizes agency policy, proper tools, and physical limitations for direct care workers.
30 Min Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Identify appropriate outdoor home management tasks that may fall within caregiver duties.
- Recognize how tasks like yard work and snow removal affect client safety and access.
- Understand the physical and environmental risks involved in performing outdoor tasks.
- Follow best practices for safety and body mechanics, including lifting, bending, and tool use.
- Follow agency policy regarding what tasks are approved, what tools may be used, and when to request help.
- Report outdoor hazards that may require homeowner, family, or landlord involvement.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
