Working with the Mentally Challenged can be a tough job. If you are considering a job within that specific field there are 10 things to keep in mind:
1. The people you care for, care even more for you
2. Losing someone is hard
3. Some people can get you to do things for them that they could do themselves
4. Give options
5. Let them try to do things on their own (you are there to assist them with living not live for them)
6. Take good care of yourself (including personal hygiene)
7. Introduce them to everyone
8. Smile even when things are rough
9. Don’t encourage negative behavior, reward positive behavior
10. Be ready for anything.
P.S. Mentally Challenged people are the most loving people on this earth. It is best to approach a job working with the MC from a best friend’s point of view. Treat them as though they are your best friend and they will be.
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