Course Overview
The Essential Care-giving Skills for Elderly course equips learners with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to assist the elderly in their daily activities. With the increasing demand for elderly care professionals, this course focuses on enhancing caregiving competencies, including personal care assistance, communication techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response skills.
Participants will learn to provide respectful and effective care that upholds the dignity and well-being of elderly clients, making them valuable assets in healthcare, home care, and community support services.
Course Objective
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Develop the skills to assist elderly individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) safely and effectively.
- Understand how to maintain privacy and dignity while providing care.
- Learn to identify abnormalities in client conditions and report them appropriately.
- Gain knowledge of workplace procedures, safety protocols, and organizational SOPs.
- Develop emergency response skills, including first aid and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the preparation required before assisting clients with ADLs.
- Prepare and maintain tools and equipment used in caregiving.
- Dispose of waste materials following safety and hygiene protocols.
- Demonstrate respect for privacy and dignity in caregiving interactions.
- Explain care procedures effectively using appropriate communication skills.
- Identify abnormalities and risks in elderly clients and report them to supervisors.
- Assist clients with ADLs following established organizational procedures.
- Recall and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recording and reporting caregiving activities.
- Follow emergency response protocols, including compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Understand and explain the basics of first aid and the use of AEDs.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals involved in elderly caregiving roles, including:
- Care Support Staff in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Home Care Aides & Caregivers providing assistance in private homes.
- Social Service Workers & Volunteers supporting elderly individuals in the community.
- Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) caring for elderly clients at home.
- Individuals Seeking a Career in Elderly Care or planning to enhance their caregiving skills.
Methods of Learning
The course combines theory with practical application using:
- Mini Lectures & Discussions – Covering key concepts and best practices.
- Hands-on Practical Sessions – Demonstrating ADL assistance techniques.
- Case Studies & Role-Playing – Simulating real-life caregiving scenarios.
- Group Work & Peer Sharing – Encouraging collaborative learning.
- Demonstrations – Providing visual guidance on first aid and emergency responses.
Relevant Job Roles
The Essential Care-giving Skills for Elderly course is ideal for individuals in various healthcare and caregiving roles, particularly those responsible for supporting the elderly in home care, community care, and healthcare settings.
- Care Support Staff – Care Assistants, Healthcare Aides, Nursing Assistants
- Home Care Aides & Domestic Caregivers – Private Caregivers, Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs), Family Caregivers
- Elderly Care Professionals – Senior Care Assistants, Geriatric Caregivers
- Nursing Home & Residential Care Staff – Healthcare Assistants, Personal Care Assistants
- Community Care Workers – Social Service Workers, Volunteers, Non-Profit Organization Caregivers
- Hospital Support Staff – Patient Care Assistants, Rehabilitation Assistants, Ward Assistants
- Therapy Support Workers – Physiotherapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Individuals Seeking a Career in Elderly Care – Aspiring caregivers, career switchers into healthcare
Minimum Entry Requirement
- No prior healthcare experience is required.
- Basic literacy and communication skills are recommended.
- Suitable for individuals currently working in or aspiring to enter the caregiving sector.
| Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding | |||
| Funding Validity Period: 08-Nov-2024 TO 06-Nov-2026 | |||
| Type | Category of Individuals | ||
| Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) | |
| Funding Source | |||
| SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) Up to 50% of Course Fees | SkillsFuture Mid- Career Enhanced Subsidy Up to 70% of Course Fees | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Up to 70% of Course Fees | |
| Course Fee | S$420.00 | S$420.00 | S$420.00 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | S$210.00 | S$294.00 | S$294.00 |
| Nett Fee Payable | S$210.00 | S$126.00 | S$126.00 |
