Training

To succeed and stand out at your work, regardless of your experience as a care provider, it is always wise to continue with professional development through continuous training and learning. For those that have never done this kind of job before, worry not, you will undergo both practical and theoretical training that is required while carrying out your duties. 

You will be required to receive mandatory care training in

To get better at your job, you could also look at developing your career in care by:

  • Home safety
  • Nutrition
  • Manual handling or moving of adults
  • Customer service care
  • Food hygiene and safeguarding
  • First aid
  • Managing different types of equipment
  • Client hygiene and personal care
  • Alzheimer’s/dementia training
  • Infection control
  • Client enrichment
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • Taking care of yourself while on duty
  • Elder abuse signs
  • Pursuing a formal health and social qualification course
  • Specialise in a particular condition, such as dementia care or any other of your desire
  • Formal role in care management.