Caregiver Training: Caring for the Elderly
Enrol now in this Elderly Care Training program to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for providing quality care to elderly individuals who require assistance with daily activities
Overview
This 1-day training program focuses on developing essential skills for caring for elderly individuals who require varying levels of assistance. The training covers eight key areas of elderly care, focusing on practical, hands-on learning.
Learning Objectives
- Assist elderly individuals in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Improve understanding of elderly care best practices
- Enhance skills in providing quality care for elderly individuals
Course Outline
The training involves face-to-face, hands-on learning with light physical activities. Participants will learn practical skills related to:
- Taking vital signs
- Assist the elderly in mobility
- Assist in transferring from bed to wheelchair and vice versa
- Assist the elderly in showering and grooming
- Assist the elderly in toileting
- Assist the elderly in oral feeding
- Positioning the elderly in bed
- Assist the elderly in exercises
Target Audience
- Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
- Home caregivers
- Volunteers interested in learning how to care for the elderly
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be awarded the Certificate of Participation by HMI Institute.
Course Date
13 May & 20 May 2023
3 June & 10 June 2023
8 July & 15 July 2023
Course Date
13 May & 20 May 2023
3 June & 10 June 2023
8 July & 15 July 2023
Course Date & Registration
Course Duration
1 Day
Mode: In-person training
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
$250 per participant
* Subject to GST
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Above subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
Caregiver Training Grant Claimable
Eligible care recipients will receive a $200 annual subsidy (from April to March the following year) that can be used by their caregivers (family members or foreign domestic workers) to attend courses to better care for their loved ones.
* For more information, please visit the AIC website.
Fees can be offset via SkillsFuture Credit.
Above Subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
UTAP Funding Available
NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support with the UTAP funding
* For more information on UTAP, please visit the NTUC website.
Enquiry
HMI Institute reserves the right to postpone or cancel the courses if minimum enrolment is not met.
Course Enquiries
If you are new to HMI Institute and wish to inquire about our training courses, please fill in the contact form.
