The Home-Based Caregiving Course is a practical training program designed to equip learners with essential skills to provide quality care to individuals in their homes. The course focuses on personal care, elderly support, chronic illness management, disability care, and emotional support while promoting patient comfort, safety, and independence.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking employment as professional caregivers or those providing care to family members.

Course Duration

4 Months
(Intensive theory and hands-on practical training)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• KCSE Certificate (Any Grade)

• Ability to read and write

• Willingness to work in home-care settings

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Provide daily personal care and hygiene assistance

• Support elderly and chronically ill clients at home

• Assist with feeding, mobility, and medication routines

• Apply infection prevention and control measures

• Offer emotional and psychosocial support

• Maintain a safe and clean home-care environment

Course Content

Key areas covered include:

• Introduction to Home-Based Care

• Personal Hygiene and Grooming

• Elderly and Geriatric Care

• Disability and Special Needs Care

• Nutrition and Feeding Support

• Basic First Aid and Emergency Response

• Infection Prevention and Control

• Home Safety and Client Mobility

• Communication and Caregiver Ethics

• Occupational Health and Safety