CERTIFICATE IN AGED CARE ASSISTANT

Category: AGED CARE

This course provides comprehensive training in elderly care, personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, nutrition, health monitoring, first aid, and emotional care. It prepares students to work as professional caregivers in nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare services.

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Module 1 – Introduction to Elder Care

Basics of Aged Care

• Introduction to Elder Care Services

• Role and Responsibilities of an Aged Care Assistant

• Professional Ethics and Workplace Behavior

• Communication with Elderly Patients and Families

Understanding Aging

• Physical Changes During Aging

• Psychological and Emotional Needs of Elderly

• Social Challenges of Aging

• Respect, Dignity, and Patient Rights

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Module 2 – Personal Hygiene & Daily Care

Personal Hygiene Assistance

• Bathing and Grooming Support

• Oral Hygiene and Hair Care

• Nail and Skin Care

• Dressing Assistance

Toileting & Continence Care

• Assisting with Toileting

• Bedpan and Urinal Usage

• Incontinence Care

• Maintaining Hygiene and Comfort

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Module 3 – Mobility & Patient Handling

Mobility Support

• Assisting Elderly with Walking

• Safe Transfer Techniques (Bed to Chair / Wheelchair)

• Use of Walking Aids (Walker, Cane, Wheelchair)

• Preventing Falls and Injuries

Bedside Care

• Bed Making (Occupied and Unoccupied)

• Positioning Patients in Bed

• Pressure Ulcer Prevention

• Comfort Measures for Bedridden Patients

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Module 4 – Health Monitoring

Vital Signs Monitoring

• Measuring Body Temperature

• Checking Pulse Rate

• Monitoring Blood Pressure

• Observing Respiration Rate

Common Health Conditions

• Arthritis and Joint Problems

• Diabetes Management Awareness

• High Blood Pressure

• Dementia and Memory Loss

• Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

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Module 5 – Nutrition & Meal Support

Elderly Nutrition

• Balanced Diet for Elderly

• Soft Diet and Special Diets

• Hydration and Fluid Intake

Feeding Assistance

• Helping Patients Eat Safely

• Feeding Techniques for Weak or Bedridden Patients

• Monitoring Food Intake

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Module 6 – Medication & Health Support

Medication Assistance

• Medication Reminder Techniques

• Understanding Basic Medicines

• Safe Storage of Medicines

Health Support

• Monitoring Patient Comfort

• Recognizing Signs of Illness

• Reporting Health Changes to Nurses or Doctors

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Module 7 – First Aid & Emergency Care

Basic First Aid

• Treating Minor Injuries

• Managing Cuts, Burns, and Bruises

• Handling Fever and Weakness

Emergency Situations

• Recognizing Medical Emergencies

• Fall and Injury Management

• Basic CPR Awareness

• Calling Medical Assistance

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Module 8 – Emotional & Social Care

Mental Wellbeing

• Supporting Emotional Health of Elderly

• Reducing Loneliness and Isolation

• Encouraging Social Activities

Communication Skills

• Effective Communication with Elderly Patients

• Listening and Understanding Patient Needs

• Building Trust and Compassionate Care

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Module 9 – Professional Caregiver Skills

Workplace Skills

• Time Management

• Personal Grooming and Professional Conduct

• Maintaining Patient Records

Home Care Support

• Organizing Patient Environment

• Supporting Daily Living Activities

• Maintaining Clean and Safe Surroundings

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Practical Training

Students will practice:

• Personal hygiene care for elderly

• Mobility assistance and patient transfers

• Measuring vital signs

• Feeding and nutrition support

• Bed making and patient positioning

• Basic first aid demonstrations

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Career Opportunities

After completing this course, students can work as:

• Aged Care Assistant

• Elder Caregiver

• Home Care Assistant

• Nursing Home Assistant

• Healthcare Support Worker

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Employment Areas

• Hospitals

• Nursing Homes

• Elder Care Centers

• Rehabilitation Centers

• Home Healthcare Services