Occupational Certificate: Home based Care Assistant
SAQA ID: 104779
Credits: 68
Duration: 6 Months Full Time
Entry Requirements:
Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4
Communication NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4
Purpose of the course:
Home Based Care Assistants is for anyone who would like to provide basic physical and emotional support to patients and their families/household members in their homes, community centres, aged homes, hospices and hospitals.
On completion of the course, Learners will be able to:
– Observe Signs such as:
- Vital Signs
- Physical Appearance
- Behaviour and mental state
- Pain assessment
- Breathing patterns
- Fluid Balance
- Mobility and Physical Function
- Injury prevention
- Feeding
- Pressure Care
- Hygiene and Grooming
– Identify and report on possible needs of patients and family/household members on an ongoing basis
– Implement delegated components of care plans (Household and patient)
– Capacitate patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills
– Monitor the implementation of the home-based care plans
– Ensure the active participation of patients and/or households in the management of daily care
– Capacitate patients/family/household members in basic practical care skills
– Refer patients in line with the care plans
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded a certificate accredited by QCTO.
Fees Structure
R5000.00 Deposit on registration
R1970.00 per month over 5 months
Total Course Fee: R14850.00
All knowledge, practical and workplace training take place on site, course fee includes all training material, assessments and exams as well as basic uniforms.
Possible full time / Part time placement at one of our facilities after successful completion of the course
Possible further studies:
– Occupational Certificate: Health Promotions Officer (Community Health Worker), Level 3.
– Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant, Level 3.
Contact: rimontraining@jhbchev.co.za or 011 483 7441