Private Homecare

QQI Care Skills - In person course - €200
2022-11-23 09:00 - 2022-12-01 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Lucan Presbyterian Church, 4 Hanbury Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78EC82, Ireland
Qualification Details

QQI Course Code: 5N2770 | NFQ Level 5 | Award Class Minor

Care Skills Course Outline
The QQI Care Skills course is an 4 day module which is available for all those with the relevant experience – Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
Teaching Format: In class with trainer
This course is hosted by the trainer in person.
If you are interested in working with becoming a carer with us, please visit our recruitment page.
Course Dates
9:00am-4:30pm
Day 1: 23rd November 2022
Day 2: 24th November 2022
Day 3: 30th November 2022
Day 4: 1st December 2022

Course Cost
€200. Secure a place with a deposit of €50 payable online.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

Identify relevant groups of people in need of health care
Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation
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
Adapt levels of assistance to the needs of particular clients
Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social needs
Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care
Give assistance to clients in the use of a range of care equipment to include sensory equipment, aids to encourage independence and mechanical aids including hoists, mobility, feeding, washing, and elimination aids
Report changes in the client’s condition to the relevant Supervisor
Complete client documentation.

Duration

This 4 day course takes place 2 days per week over 2 weeks

Location

Lucan Presbyterian Church

Cost

The cost is €200 per person for the entire course, including all training materials.
