The objective of the course is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to recognise the role of a family caregiver and how the changing trends of family dynamics and living arrangements can affect the quality of life of the caregiver and care recipient. Learners also learn appropriate communication skills and the use of a holistic approach to identify potential resources and match the identified gaps to enable the caregiver to better support the care recipient.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, learners will be able to: -

• Describe the role of a caregiver.
• Assess the caregiver using a holistic approach.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential resources to match the identified gaps in the assessment.
• Apply communication skills to engage caregivers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY
Lecture, Class or Group discussion

COURSE OUTLINE (1 day)

• Learn to identify the family caregivers and understand the role of a family caregiver.
• Recognise the current trend on caregiving and its impact on care or caregiving for the older persons.
• Learn to assess the caregiver using a holistic guide.
• Determine the potential resources to match the identified gaps in the assessment.
• Recognise the 4 main styles of communication and to understand how each style works.
• Understand the importance of negotiating in communication.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Support Care Workers, Assistant Care Managers, Volunteer Management Executives / Managers, Social Workers, Programme Executives, AAC Staff.

TRAINERS’ PROFILE

For more information, please email us at hmta@tsaofoundation.org