Basics of Care Assistance

Care assistants are healthcare professionals who focus on the care of patients, many of whom are vulnerable adults, to recover or maintain optimal health and quality of life. This caregiving course examines the principles behind the guidelines for the care assistant role. We explore the impact of cultural influences on illness and establish the importance of cultural competence in care assistants. We discuss ethical considerations and professional standards maintained in healthcare and social care.

The course explains how to provide assistance with personal hygiene and grooming. We establish the importance of understanding the importance of proper nutrition and promoting healthy eating habits. We outline various types of ethical conduct expected of caregivers and explore the principles of ‘safe transfer’ used to reduce wheelchair-related accidents. This course explains how to care for individuals with mental health conditions and provides a range of communication and de-escalation techniques proven to manage conflict and reduce tension.

We provide the caregiving skills you need to move upward in your healthcare and social care career. We explain how to confidently use these techniques and procedures as a care assistant. We also show you how to maintain your clients’ optimum health and function from birth through old age as you make sure their daily needs are met. This course suits anyone who wants to understand the career of a care assistant and its procedures, particularly those who feel compassion for vulnerable adults like the elderly. Sign up to master these practical life-saving skills and take the first steps towards becoming a professional care assistant that provides social care while respecting their patients’ dignity.