Launch Your Career
Elderly Care
Elderly Care
Launch Your Career
Elderly Care
Elderly Care
Domestic Workers Sector Skill Council
Certification
Industry recognised certification for lifelong recognition of skills.
Program length
2-3 weeks, Boarding and Lodging at GDH sponsored location
Industry Aligned
Industry experts, Performance-driven trainers. Proven courseware.
Elderly Care
Job Description
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in providing support and assistance to maintain quality care for the elderly to meet daily needs including nourishment, mobility, personal hygiene and other support within the plan of care. The main role of the elderly caretaker is to assist the client in day to day activities such as ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting, grooming and running errands. Assist in sanitation and housekeeping duties of elderly person’s room and create and maintain a hygienic and pleasant work environment.
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in providing support and assistance to maintain quality care for the elderly to meet daily needs including nourishment, mobility, personal hygiene and other support within the plan of care. The main role of the elderly caretaker is to assist the client in day to day activities such as ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting, grooming and running errands. Assist in sanitation and housekeeping duties of elderly person’s room and create and maintain a hygienic and pleasant work environment.
Personal Attributes
This job requires the individual to be fit and energetic The person should be attentive, empathetic, dedicated and trustworthy worthyThe person should possess effective and compassionate communication with the client, family, and co-workers The individual should have enthusiasm for the work they do and those in his/her care.
Eligibility criteria
This job requires the individual to be fit and energetic The person should be attentive, empathetic, dedicated and trustworthy worthyThe person should possess effective and compassionate communication with the client, family, and co-workers The individual should have enthusiasm for the work they do and those in his/her care.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants who have cleared SSC exam
- No full-time employment
Course Content
This program enables the candidates to learn about-
- Assisting clients with daily activities and personal hygiene
- Preparing food and assisting in consuming food and drink
- Supporting in cleaning and tidying up client’s room
- Building effective communication and relations with the client, client’s social network, and the medical/nursing staff
- Soft Skills & Computer Skills
This program enables the candidates to learn about-
- Assisting clients with daily activities and personal hygiene
- Preparing food and assisting in consuming food and drink
- Supporting in cleaning and tidying up client’s room
- Building effective communication and relations with the client, client’s social network, and the medical/nursing staff
- Soft Skills & Computer Skills
Career Progression
Elderly care Worker → Elderly Care Support Worker → Residential/Community care support worker → Transition Care / Home Care Nurse → Elderly care Teachers → Elderly Care Experts → Hospital Aged Care Nurse → Care Manager