PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPETENT CAREGIVERS

•         Competent caregivers are physically healthy.

•         Competent caregivers are mentally healthy.

•         Competence caregivers have a positive self-image.

•         Competent caregivers are flexible.

•         Competent caregivers are patient.

•         Competent caregivers are positive models for infants.

•         Competent caregivers are open to learning.

•         Competent caregivers enjoy caregiving