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Caregiver

Caregiver

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About this course

Join our free Caregiver course

 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to provide high-quality care to people who are elderly, disabled or recovering from illness or injury. The course aims to:

  • Prepare individuals for the role of caregiver, including understanding the responsibilities and challenges of the role. 
  • Develop participants’ communication skills, including effective communication with the care recipient, their family, and healthcare providers. 
  • Enhance participants’ knowledge of safety and first aid to ensure the well-being of the care recipient. It provides participants with hands-on training in personal care skills such as bathing, dressing and grooming. 
  • Teach participants about meal preparation and nutrition, and the importance of good nutrition for the overall health of the care recipient. 
  • Increase participants’ understanding of common medical conditions and their treatments, as well as the caregiver’s role in managing the care recipient’s health. 
  • Empower participants to manage the emotional and physical demands of care through stress management techniques and self-care

 

  • Language: Greek
  • Course duration: 40 hours
  • Lesson duration: 4 hours
  • Lessons per week: 2-3 lessons

Educational Content

  • Health and safety rules at work 
  • Basic care techniques  
  • Hospitalization
  • Preparing for the field Emotion management

Potential Job Placement

Caregivers can work in a variety of settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, adult day care centers, care hostels, and nonprofits.


Soft Skills

  • Time management 
  • Conflict resolution  
  • Problem solving 
  • Time management 
  • Effectiveness

Hard Skills

  • Personal hygiene 
  • Health and safety 
  • Medication management 
  • Medical emergency response