Caregiving is also known as ‘caring’ or being a ‘care worker’, ‘caregiver’, ‘carer’ or 'home health aide'. It generally means seeing to the day-to-day needs of an older or disabled person by ensuring they have meals, are bathed, take their medication and have some social interaction.

As populations in especially western countries age and people live longer than ever before, the need for carers has exploded. Whether you are working as a carer or looking after a relative, your own needs are important too.

We’ve included practical courses on how to look out for your stress levels and how to cope mentally. You can also take our short Workplace Wellbeing Assessment here to check in on your mental health and wellbeing. In many countries, there is a degree of regulation and you need qualifications to be taken on by an agency that will place you with your patients. In addition,

TRAINING

All carers need training that helps them to do their job well. This also means being safe and effective and keeping the client safe. If you work for an agency, your employer may provide the training. 

When a carer is hired by an agency, he or she will attend the agency’s orientation. This is required even if the carer has completed a college course. The orientation of the agency is much more specific to the particular organisation. It includes policies, paperwork requirements, the agency’s history, job expectations, etc.

Included in the workshop is:

1. World Theological University Trauma Training Manual

2. Handouts on Caregiving

3. A workbook and stationary

4. Certificate of attendance and training

5. Refreshments and snacks

We provide services of a high standard and aims to assist all individuals in acquiring the skills needed to suit their purpose. With the correct skills and guidance, attendees will leave with the ability to provide Caregiver skills in their workplace, community and personal lives.