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Basic Eldercare Skills for Care Associates

Course Details

This 3-day workshop aims to equip participants
with the practical knowledge and skills of caregiving in order to work as care associates at eldercare settings.   

 

Course Objectives

 At the end of the course, participants will be able to

  • Understand the nature of work and the role of a care support staff
  • Assist elderly in their activities of daily living; and perform the basic care
    skills necessary to work in the community care sector.

 Course Outline 

  1. Understanding Ageing​
  2. Communicating with Seniors
  3. Infection Control​
  4. Fall Prevention
  5. Simple exercise/activities to engage seniors ​Measurement of Basic Vital Signs Nutrition and Hydration​
  6. Assistance in Activities of Daily Living ( ADLs)​
  7. Mobility and transfer​
  8. Personal hygiene and grooming ​
  9. Feeding ​​
  10. Toileting ​
  11. Managing Emergencies ​
  12. Hands-on session for skills practice 
  13. Practicum and Competency Assessment for Basic Skills​

 

 

Training Provider: Centre for Seniors
Course Title: Basic Eldercare Skills for Care Associates 
Course Code: TGS-2020508612
Language(s): English
Duration of course 3 Day
Mode of Training: Classroom In-Person
Date: 11 - 13 Jan 2027
15 - 17 Feb 2027
15 - 17 Mar 2027
Full Course Fee: $530
SkillsFuture Credit: Yes
After NSA Course Fee subsidy $106 (applicable to Singaporeans and PRs age 50 years and above)
UTAP Funding (NTUC Members) Yes
Online Registration: Register Now (CLICK HERE)
Certification: Learners upon achieving 75% of the course, will receive a Certificate of Achievement by Centre for Seniors
Contact us 83693703
NSA Eligibility For Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, aged 50 years and above.

Course Subsidies

SkillsFuture Credit ClaimYes