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Caregiving Training

Our program equips caregivers with essential skills in personal care, hygiene, mobility assistance, medication management, and stress handling. Trainees will be imparted with practical knowledge through hands-on training and simulated scenarios. 

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Elective Caregiving Training for Beginner

Course for Effective Communication with the Elderly

Course Description

The course aims to provide participants with essential knowledge and fundamental concepts necessary to communicate effectively with the elderly to deliver good care in a home setting, addressing their safety and healthcare needs. This course integrates theoretical understanding with practical skills, empowering caregivers to deliver the correct communication skills in addressing emotional needs of the elderly and build relationships to provide daily physical and emotional support. This course will also benefit migrant domestic helpers in self-grooming and personal hygiene to enable them to perform their caregiving duties more effectively.

What You Will Learn?

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate basic self-grooming techniques, including managing different hair lengths, maintaining well-groomed nails, and choosing appropriate attire that reflects professionalism. 2. Establish a daily hygiene routine and explain its importance, emphasizing daily showers, hand and oral hygiene, and proper product selection. 3. Identify common health issues associated with aging. 4. State the common needs faced by the elderly. 5. Identify common mistakes in communication. 6. Describe the different effective communication skills with the elderly. 7. Describe the basic conflict prevention measures. 8. Apply the different communication skills through role-play assessment.

Quality Traits of a Caregiver

  • Self-introduction and experience caring for the elderly
  • Importance of effective communication with the elderly

 

Self-Grooming

  • Basic Self-Grooming techniques

Personal Hygiene

Importance of Personal hygiene
• Daily hygiene routines
• Hand hygiene
• Oral hygiene

Understanding the Elderly’s Needs

  • Common health issues faced by elderly
  • Common needs faced by elderly

Effective Communication with the Elderly

  • Common Mistakes in Communication
  • Introduction to Effective Communication Skills
    • Positive Gestures
    • Active Listening
    • Empathy

Why Learn at CSC?

  1. Accredited training provider of Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)
  2. Structured hospital training curriculum designed by doctors and nurses
  3. Conducted by educators who are practitioners in the clinic and hospital settings
  4. Hands-on session with practical lessons
  5. Provided with an easy-to-read Caregiving Guidebook useful as a Caregiver 

Course Fees

Full Course Fee
$200.00
After AIC Caregiver Training Grant*
$0.00
*Subject to eligibility and balance under Caregiver Training Grant. Crawfurd Silver Care reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice at its own discretion.

Terms and Conditions:

  1. $400 is provided to each care recipient for the first year with onset of caregiving training needs from 1 Apr 2024. Eligible care recipient will continue to receive $200 in the subsequent financial year (Apr to Mar of the following year). Caregivers (family members and Migrant Domestic Workers) can then utilise this grant for training to better look after their loved ones.
  2. Care recipient must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  3. Care recipient must meet the following requirements:-
    a. 65 years of age and above OR
    b. Have a disability.
    c. As certified by a Singapore Registered Doctor OR
    i. Doctor’s report/memo
    ii. Functional Assessment Report
    iii. IDAPE/Eldershield approval letter
    iv. MSF’s Client Assessment Form
    d. Is currently receiving services from a Social Service Agency (SSA)
  4. Caregiver must have 100% attendance at an approved course under CTG.
  5. Course fees will not be refunded at any point once the class has commenced.
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ABOUT OUR CAREGIVING COURSES

Who should attend this course?

This course is suitable for anyone who needs to perform caregiving for an elderly or someone who is managing a caregiver.

Does the participant need to have caregiving experience to take the course?

No prior caregiving experience is required. In fact, 90% of our participants are beginners with no caregiving work experience.

What benefits will the participant gain after the course?

The participant will learn practical skills to provide proper care and be confident in performing assisted daily living activities for the elderly. Our course enables the participant to develop a good foundation of both theory and practical application.

How will my care recipient benefit?

The care recipient will benefit from better care and be able to carry out his or her activities of daily living safely at home. Family members of care recipient will feel assured and have a peace of mind that he or she is being competently looked after.  

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Are there any government subsidies for the courses?

Yes, Singaporean / Permanent Resident (PR) caregivers attending an eligible training course by Crawfurd Silver Care can utilize AIC’s Caregiving Training Grant (CTG) and SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) for co-payment. Employers of Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) can also send their MDWs to attend the course to benefit from the CTG subsidies.

Am I eligible for the subsidies?

To check if you qualify for Caregiving Training Grant, you may submit an enquiry directly to us by either filling up the website inquiry form or text/call us at 8062 5861. Our dedicated customer service will guide you through step by step once we receive your enquiries. 

How do I check if I have sufficient Caregiving Training Grant (CTG) balance?

From 1 Apr 2024, eligible beneficiaries will start off with a $400 grant. Each year, there will be a top up to care recipients’ Caregivers Training Grant by $200, and unused monies can be carried forward, with the Caregivers Training Grant monies for each care recipients capped at $400. 

For more information, you can contact our dedicated customer service at 8062 5861 or email us at training@crawfurdsilvercare.com. We can help you to check your balance and advise you on how to utilise the government support effectively.  

How do I check if I have sufficient SkillsFuture Credits (SFC)?

You can log in to MySkillsFuture portal using your Singpass. Once logged in, you can view your available SkillsFuture Credit balance under ‘SkillsFuture Credit’ section. You can also contact our dedicated customer service at 8062 5861 or email us at training@crawfurdsilvercare.com. We can help you to check your balance and advise you on how to utilise the government support effectively.  

How do I apply for the course and grant?

To apply, you may submit an enquiry directly to us by either filling up the website inquiry form or text/call us at 8062 5861. Our dedicated customer service will guide you through step by step once we receive your enquiries. 

ABOUT CRAWFURD

Who is Crawfurd Hospital?

Crawfurd Hospital is a modern and dynamic acute-licensed private hospital in Singapore. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare that empowers individuals to lead healthier, fuller lives. Situated at Adam Road, the hospital offers executive health screening, surgical, endoscopic expertise and procedures tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Who is Crawfurd Medical Centre?

Crawfurd Medical is a one-stop primary health care that provides a range of health services including but not limited to acute care, health screening, diagnostic modalities, corporate health and more. We believe in redefining primary care, empowering patients in the pursuit of better health. Our medical centre is located at Suntec City Mall, a major multi-use property in the heart of the vibrant Marina Bay area.

Who is Crawfurd Silver Care?

We are the geriatric arm of Crawfurd Hospital that provides training that emphasizes interactive learning through real-life case studies, ensuring practical and empathetic caregiving. Our programs, crafted by seasoned professionals with hospital and home care experience, equip caregivers with essential skills and knowledge. We are dedicated to transforming caregivers into confident, skilled and compassionate individuals, making a meaningful difference in elderly care. 

What other courses are available at Crawfurd Silver Care?

We offer other basic and elective courses on topics such as stoma care and nasogastric tube feeding for caregivers. For domestic helpers performing caregiving duties, we provide an orientation workshop to help them transition smoothly into caregiving roles in Singapore.

Additionally, we offer educational and training courses designed for eldercare professionals as well as for the wider community, including commercial clients and special interest groups like pre-retirees. These courses empower caregivers and employees to navigate the ‘Silver’ Age with confidence.

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