Homecare Assistant

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to carry out activities related to the maintenance of an individual’s personal care and/or other activities in their home. A Homecare Assistant provides services to the elderly in order to maintain good health, well-being and independence appropriate to the person’s needs and desires. The course will also equip students with the relevent skills to provide a safe environment for the person in their care.

Course Open

Course Number

13

Duration

1 Year full-time

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Community Care DCHCC
Manual Handling Certificate
Occupational First Aid Certificate

Entry

General College Requirements
Mature Student Entry

Employment

Homecare Assistants employed by the state sector –
e.g. Homecare Support Scheme operated by the HSE.
Homecare Assistants employed by Agencies

Number of places available

Twenty two

Principal Areas of Study

• Communications
• Work Experience
• Human Growth & Development
• Care Provision & Practice
• Safety & Health at Work
• Care of the Older Person
• Care Support
• Practical Home Care Skills

(Modules offered may be subject to change and will be based on resources and the new Common Awards System).

Features of the course

• Work placements (October - April) with
  older people as a trainee Homecare Assistant

Progression

Higher Education

Higher Education