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Qualification to become a caregiver in nursing homes (full-time)

Nursing staff is still desperately needed

People in need of care with dementia-related impairments, mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities usually have a significant general need for supervision and care. The legal regulation is intended to create the financial basis for hiring additional staff in fully inpatient care facilities.

For many job seekers, this opens up a new opportunity to find a job that is subject to social security contributions.

The aim of the course is to determine your suitability for a professional activity in this area and to qualify you as a carer in nursing homes within the framework of the guidelines in accordance with Section 53c SGB XI.

Contents of the qualification measure

1) Introduction

  • introduction
    • Course history
    • job profile
    • Self-assessment
  • Requirements for caregivers
    • positive attitude towards sick, disabled and old people
    • Power of observation and perception
    • social competence
    • Communication skills
    • Creativity and flexibility
    • psychological stability
    • Teamwork and reliability
    • Calmness in dealing with behavioral peculiarities
  • Evaluation of the internship
    • reflection
    • Assessment of the intern
    • Weaknesses and strengths analysis
    • Suitability assessment

2) Orientation internship

  • Scope: five days
  • Ort: fully inpatient care facility
  • Goal 1: get first impressions of working with residents in need of care
  • Goal 2: Check personal suitability and interests

3) Basic course

  • Basic knowledge of communication and interaction
  • Dealing with people with dementia, mental illness or intellectual disability
  • Basic knowledge about
    • Dementia diseases
    • mental illnesses
    • mental disabilities
    • Diabetes
    • degenerative diseases
  • Basic knowledge of nursing and nursing documentation
    • Aids in eating
    • Dealing with incontinence
    • Pain and wounds
    • Dressing and changing
    • Assistance with going to the toilet
    • Hygiene requirements
  • First aid course
    • What to do if an emergency occurs
  • Communication and manners with people in need of care
  • Communication and dealings with relatives
  • Leisure activities for and with people with dementia

4) Basic course

The internship takes place in an inpatient or part-time care facility under the supervision of a specialist experienced in the care and support of the affected group of people. You implement theoretical knowledge and gain experience in caring for people with significant limitations in everyday life skills.
The internship offers you the chance to prove yourself in your professional life and often leads to an employment relationship.
Successful participation serves as the best reference for a job in the private household sector.

5) Advanced course

  • Deepening knowledge, methods and techniques
  • Legal knowledge
    • Guardianship law
    • Confidentiality
    • Charter of the rights of those in need of help and care
  • Home economics and nutrition
  • Employment opportunities
  • Exercise for people with multiple deficits
  • Communication and collaboration with other professional groups

Important informations:

  • Training facility: ISE vocational school for geriatric care and geriatric care assistance
  • Course duration: upon request
  • Class times: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (full-time lessons)
  • Information and registration: Kaiser-Ludwig-Ring 9, 92224 Amberg, Tel. 09621/7868-0

If you wish, we will be happy to advise you personally or by telephone!

Contact persons at ISE:

  • Frau Elena Bär 09621-7868-20
  • Ms. Andrea Gaßner 09621-7868-0
  • Ms. Angela Scheibeck 09621-7868-13
  • Herr Peter Blendowski 09621-7868-14
  • Mr. Roland Domogalla 09621-7868-20

Important information about funding:

  • This course has been certified as a further training measure by a recognition body (TÜV Rheinland) approved by the Federal Employment Agency.
  • If the personal requirements are met, funding can be provided by the employment agency. You will receive an education voucher for this purpose. In addition, other providers (German pension insurance, Bundeswehr, job centers, private insurance companies, etc.), social institutions or private individuals can finance the course.
  • Employers can apply for funding for their employees under the WeGebAU program (Info: Employer Service of the Employment Agency).
  • The costs of the measures are explained in the training contract.
  • There are no costs for holders of an education voucher.
  • Lesson scripts will be provided to participants free of charge.
  • The qualification has a total of 480 hours (320 teaching hours and 160 internship hours) and takes place full-time. 1 hour includes 45 minutes.
  • A written test determines the suitability or unsuitability of the customer to take part in the measure.
  • Participants will be admitted to the exam if they have completed a minimum number of hours of 100 (basic course) and 60 (advanced course). In addition, a one-week orientation internship and a three-week, but at least two-week, care internship in a retirement or nursing home must be completed.
  • If the final examination is successful, participants receive a certificate as a caregiver in nursing homes in accordance with Section 87b Paragraph 3 SGB XI.

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