• Carers working with Older People
• Those planning a career in a healthcare setting who require a formal qualification
• Family members caring for relatives in a home setting
• Care Skills and Care of the Older Person are the two mandatory modules that Healthcare providers look for from job applicants along with People Moving and Handling Training before they start work
   

PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE

PLEASE NOTE WE OFFER A €10 DISCOUNT ON PATIENT MOVING & HANDLING FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO BOOK BOTH COURSES TOGETHER

FUNDING MAYBE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

Course Outline:

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge skills and competence to care for clients to enable them to work effectively in a safe and hygienic environment in all healthcare settings and identify relevant groups of people in need of health care. It includes the following:
Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people
Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients
Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments
Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
Apply client safety and security procedures
Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment

Assessment:
Skills Demonstration 60%
Assignment 40%

Course Content:

• Unit 1: Understanding Client Care
• Unit 2: Using Equipment
• Unit 3: Assisting Skills