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The Fundamentals of Eldercare
Classroom style training |
Who should attend
Caregivers (Family members or Foreign Domestic Workers) who need to acquire basic caregiving skills for day to day care.
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Course overview
This course will equip Caregivers with the basic and essential knowledge and skills to care for the elderly and themselves. Apart from the above, the Caregivers will also learn practical skills on the management of day to day care of the elderly. The course is customizable to cater to specialized care needs such as nasogastric tube feeding, basic wound care, colostomy management, etc.
Caring for the elderly can be stressful hence, this course will also equip Caregivers with the knowledge and practical skills to manage stress and prevent burnout. They will also learn the importance of self-care through proper diet, exercise, rest, etc. Through classroom participation, Caregivers are also able to form a social support network with other Caregivers.
Learning outcome
- Caregiver will be able to learn and apply relevant skills & knowledge on basic caregiving in the home setting.
- Caregiver will be able to manage their stress level better after attending this course.
Course duration
- 4 hours
Mode(s) of training
- Classroom based
- One trainer to a minimum of 8 participants (Maximum 20 participants)
- Demonstration with return demonstration
- Classes can be conducted in English
Venue
51 Goldhill Plaza, #08-05, S308900
| Course Outline |
| Topic 1: Understanding the Aging Process |
| Factors affecting the elderly during the aging process |
| Care needs of the elderly as well as the Caregiver |
| Care goals for the elderly |
| Topic 2: Safety and Fall Prevention |
| Assessing for fall risks and safety issues at home |
| Fall prevention plans for home setting |
| Managing a fall at home |
| Topic 3: Infection Control |
| Importance of good hygiene and its role in infection control |
| Types of infection |
| Infection control measures at home |
| Hand Hygiene Techniques |
| Use of Personal Protective Equipment |
| Proper waste disposal |
| Topic 4: Mobility Assistance and Transferring Technique |
| Type of mobility equipment and aids |
| Safe handling and transfers of clients |
| Demonstration on transfer techniques |
| Topic 5: Personal Hygiene and Grooming |
| Assistance in dressing and undressing a patient |
| Shower Assistance - Sponging in Bed Assistance |
| Hair Care - Perineal Care |
| Foot Care |
| Topic 6: Oral Care |
| Benefits of good oral hygiene |
| Common oral cavity problems and diseases |
| Oral care needs of the elderly |
| Topic 7: Skin care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention |
| Our skin and its role |
| The ageing skin |
| Common skin problems and its management |
| Pressure ulcer prevention and management |
| Topic 8: Toileting Assistance |
| Methods of toileting assistance with different aids |
| Constipation and diarrhea management |
| Diaper changing technique and skin care |
| Perineal Care |
| Managing Urinary Incontinence |
| Topic 9: Nutrition and Feeding Assistance |
| Nutrition and Balanced Diet |
| Safe food Handling and storage |
| Feeding Assistance |
| Managing swallowing difficulties |
| Topic 10: Medication Management |
| Polypharmacy & its Implications |
| Common medication errors |
| Management of medication (Administration, Monitoring for Side Effects and Allergies |
| Proper storage of Medications |
| Topic 11: Caregiver Stress Management |
| Recognizing signs of stress and burnout |
| Managing stress |
| Resources available |
About the trainer
The training will be done by certified professional nursing staff who have relevant experience in caring for the elderly both in the hospital and home setting.
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Pricing
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Course fee Before AIC Grant |
S$200 |
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Course fee
After AIC Grant |
S$10** |
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Approved
for CTG |
Yes |
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Approved
for HCG |
Yes |
*Course fees shown are final and are inclusive of any additional costs.
**Subject to eligibility and the remaining amount of the care recipient’s CTG which is capped at $200 a year.
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Funding
Caregivers Training Grant (CTG)
The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) provides families and Caregivers with a subsidy when they apply for training to care for the care recipient at home.
The CTG allows Caregivers to tap on a $200 annual subsidy to attend CTG-approved training courses. This grant is administered by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC).
The amount of $200 is allocated to each care recipient every financial year (starting from Apr to Mar the following year).
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Care Recipient's Nationality
The care recipient must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. |
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Complete Training
The Caregiver must complete the training course and receive a certificate of attendance if there is one. |
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Care Recipient's Age and Needs
The care recipient must be aged 65 and older, OR have a disability as assessed by a doctor. |
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Relationship
The Caregiver must be the person in charge of caring for the recipient (this can include family members and foreign domestic workers) |
Home Caregiving Grant (HCG)
The HCG is a $200 monthly cash payout given to patients who have at least permanent moderate disability, i.e. always require some assistance to perform 3 or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Each patient is eligible for only 1 HCG, regardless of the number of caregivers the patient has.
You can use the payout to defray caregiving expenses, such as the costs of eldercare and caregiver support services in the community, or hiring of a Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW).
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Household Means Test
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Require Permanent Assistance with ADLs
- Always require some assistance with at least 3 of the 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Feeding, Bathing, Toileting, Dressing, Mobility, Transferring |
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Citizenship
- Singapore citizen; or - Permanent resident (with a parent, child or spouse who is a Singapore Citizen). |
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Lives in Singapore |
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Not in a residential long-term care institution (e.g. nursing home) |
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