Professional Homecare Support Skills – Level 5 Major
Professional Homecare Support Skills provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in various home care support settings while developing an understanding of the role of the love worker in the home care support sector.
Note: This course has been validated by Quality & Qualifications Ireland under the code PG24740 and titled Professional Homecare Support Skills. It adheres to the current HSE Training & Development qualifications requirements. Progression to further education is possible on completion of this programme.
Course Code
5M3782
Entry Requirements
- QQI Level 4 Certificate
- Leaving Certificate and/or relevant life and work experiences
Qualification
QQI Level 5
Duration
27 weeks
Assessment
Skills Demonstrations / Assignments / Projects / Learner Records / Theory Examination
This course is divided into 3 modules: [insert picture here]
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the home care industry to include an understanding of healthcare support in a client’s home setting
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role of a home care support worker to include any regulations or other legal requirements, for example, HIQA or HSA requirements, related to the provision of home care support
- Develop and demonstrate a range of practical skills relevant to the provision of home care support with an emphasis on the importance of interpersonal skills, caring skills and health and hygiene practices
- Demonstrate the ability to use information to plan and implement strategies for a varied range of client groups availing of home care services under the appropriate organisational workplace supervision
- Apply knowledge, attitude and skills gained to a variety of home care support contexts to create and support positive and proactive workplace practices and cultures
- Contribute and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of using a person-centred approach when carrying out client support activities while promoting independence, dignity, respect, self-esteem and choice
- Develop an understanding of the importance of taking personal responsibility for professional development and self-learning using reflective practice while working with clients, families, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate understanding of the lone worker role associated with home care support and the importance of excellent lines of communication with families, supervisors, other members of the homecare support team and the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues, including health issues, affecting a variety of clients availing of home care support and integrate practices to support clients with issues identified
Price
Blended Learning: €1,295 (if paid in total) or €1445 (if paid in 3 instalments)
Funding
Course funding options may be available, depending on eligibility. Contact your local Intreo office or Local Employment services.
Protection for Learners
Glin National College (GNC) offers students learner protection insurance, which ensures that learners of a validated programme of three months or longer leading to a QQI award have an opportunity to complete that programme, or are refunded the money most recently paid if that programme ends before they complete it. Each learner receives a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name and we will notify them in writing of any change in information within 14 days of becoming aware of that change.
Complaints Procedure
It is our policy to deal with any expression of dissatisfaction concerning our services or their provision in a fair manner. Complainants should raise their concerns as soon as possible, and where the conduct complained of is violent or criminal in nature, the Gardai will be contacted without delay.
While in no way diminishing the issue or the effects on individuals, an informal approach should be the first course of action as it can often easily resolve matters. If the situation or behaviour continues, the complainant can proceed to making a formal complaint. If a hearing by investigation is required, its results evaluate whether the complaint is valid or invalid, or is malicious, or whether there is insufficient evidence. If a complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, it may be referred again for internal review by Glin National College or in writing to the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
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