A curriculum developed by healthcare professionals
Our Caregiver Course has been developed with guidance from certified medical professionals, including our highly experienced management team and senior care specialists in Singapore.
Get on-site training with nursing home experience
Your training includes hands-on learning at a simulated nursing home set up at our training centre, where you’ll be guided through a variety of caregiving situations. You’ll learn tasks catering to a range of health conditions and comprehensive home care of the elderly. Gain the skills to understand the mental as well as physical needs of your care recipients.
Tailored modules for family members, helpers, and vocational caregivers
The Basic Caregiving Course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to care for your loved ones at home. Wherever you are in your caregiver’s journey, we help you develop your skills and confidence in providing support to those who matter most to you.
Caregiver Course
Learn the skills and support you need to care for those who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). iKare offers two comprehensive caregiver’s training courses:
Advanced Caregiving Course
S$ 450
- For Domestic Helpers & family caregivers
- 8 modules; 8 Hours of training (4 Hours x 2 Days) at our training centre
- 2 Hours of post-course evaluation at home (only for iKare members)
- Focused on hands-on skills
- Certificate of Attendance provided
Certified Caregiving Course (Eldercare)
S$ 2200
- For anyone who wishes to learn in-depth caregiving skills and knowledge
- 12 modules; 20 Hours of training (4 Hours x 5 Days) at our training centre
- 2 weeks of on-the-job training
- Written test + skills assessment test
- Certificate of Proficiency awarded upon passing all tests
Dementia Caregiver Course
Coming Soon
- For Domestic Helpers & family caregivers
- 8 modules; 8 Hours of training (4 Hours x 2 Days) at our training centre
- 2 Hours of post-course evaluation at home (only for iKare members)
- Focused on hands-on skills
- Certificate of Attendance provided
Advanced Caregiving Course
This is an in-depth training course where you’ll learn how to:
- Ensure your family member’s safety at home
- Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Provide essential first aid for wounds or injuries
Syllabus
Created to help, train and guide caregivers to provide better, effective care at home.
MODULE 1
Caregiver’s Roles & Responsibilities
MODULE 2
Monitoring Vital Signs & Functional Range of Monitoring Devices
MODULE 3
Infection Control
MODULE 4
Making a Safer Home for the Elderly & Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 5
Exercises & Activities for the Elderly & Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 6
Mobility Aids
MODULE 7
Nutrition in the Elderly
MODULE 8
First Aid & Immediate Care
Certified Caregiving Course
This is an in-depth training course where you’ll learn how to:
- Ensure your family member’s safety at home
- Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Provide essential first aid for wounds or injuries
- Assist care recipients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as dressing and undressing, showering, and oral care
- Help care recipients stay healthy through a healthy diet, exercise, and using mobility aids
- Communicate with care recipients to build trust and help them maintain a positive mood
Syllabus
Created for anyone who wishes to learn in-depth caregiving knowledge and skills and for those who are looking for a mid career switch to healthcare.
MODULE 1
Caregiver’s Roles & Responsibilities
MODULE 2
Understanding Aging Process & Prevailing Conditions
MODULE 3
Maintaining Personal Hygiene & Health of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 4
Building Collaborative Relationships through Good Communication Skills
MODULE 5
Monitoring Vital Signs & Comfort Measures of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 6
Infection Control
MODULE 7
Making a Home Safer for the Elderly & Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 8
Exercise & Activities for the Elderly
MODULE 9
Mobility Aids for the Eldery & Persons with Disabilities
MODULE 10
Nutrition in the Elderly
MODULE 11
First Aid & Immediate Care
MODULE 12
Time Management & Getting Ready
Dementia Caregiver Course
Learn the skills and techniques that enable you to:
- Understand the principles of Dementia Care
- Provide person-centred care to dementia patient
- Foster effective communication and trusting relationship with dementia patient
Coming soon. Get notified when this course is ready: