The fundamental purpose of this micro-credential is to develop fundamental competencies needed to work safely when providing care to:
- the older person
- people with complex medical conditions; and
- people with early-stage dementia.
Main Topics
Relationship-based Care
- Principles of relationship-based care
- A care giver’s role in residential care settings
- Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (The Code of Rights)
- Identity, diversity and acceptance of difference
- Culturally safe support practices in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Te whare tapa whā: a Māori model of holistic care
- Self-compassion and self-care
Moving and Handling People Safely
- Definitions and examples of moving and handling
- Impact of injuries
- Equipment types and functions
- Policies, procedures and environments
- LITE Analysis: Load, Individual, Task, Environment
- Common conditions and symptoms requiring assistance
- Handling a person – lower limbs, upper limbs
- Assisting and coaching a person to move
Preventing the Spread of Infection
- Standard precautions in healthcare
- Hand hygiene – soap and water; sanitising gel
- Effective use of person protection equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
- Cleaning, including environment and patient care equipment
- Waste disposal
Learning Hours
10 Credits, Level 2
- Total Notional Learning Hours: 100
- Tutor Contact hours: 46
- Workplace Hours: 40
- Self-Directed Hours (approximate): 14
Entry Requirements
Entry criteria align with recruitment protocols commonly applied for employment in residential care facilities.
To be eligible for enrolment and work placements, participants must:
- be at least 18 prior to commencement of the programme;
- be able to communicate effectively in conversational and written English;
- complete a health screening declaration to be cleared for work in a residential care facility;
- be physically able to perform the role of a care giver; and
- have no criminal convictions that would exclude employment in a residential care facility.A completed NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form is required prior to confirmation of enrolment.Exceptions to these entry requirements may be approved on a case-by-case basis.Interested persons will be interviewed prior to confirmation of enrolment to ensure they are:
- fully informed of the requirements to successfully complete this micro-credential.
- aware of employer expectations of an entry-level care giver.
- suitable to work with vulnerable people.
Assessment
Assessment is competency-based. Learners will submit one portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they have met all three learning outcomes.
The final portfolio includes an attestation that the learner is safe and ‘work-ready’ for employment in a residential care setting.
Work Placement
Work placement is a requirement during this three-week training programme. A work placement agreement will be signed by Avatar, the learner and the work placement provider.
Completion of this micro-credential does not guarantee employment. The usual recruitment process for employment applies.