Home-Based Caregiving Course

Your Journey as a Skilled Home Caregiver Starts Here!

Course Overview

Our Home-Based Caregiving Courses are designed to equip aspiring caregivers with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide quality care in the comfort of a client's home. The program focuses on practical training combined with theoretical learning, ensuring caregivers are prepared to handle day-to-day care responsibilities, from personal assistance and mobility support to safety, nutrition, and emotional companionship. At Big Heart Carers, we believe in fostering compassion alongside professional excellence, empowering our caregivers to deliver reliable, dignified, and compassionate care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and families.

What You Will Learn

Our comprehensive curriculum is organised into five modules covering everything a professional home-based carer needs.

Module 1

Professional Foundations, Ethics & Legal Framework

  • Qualities of a good carer
  • Work ethics
  • Scope of practice of a carer
  • Legal aspects: confidentiality, informed consent, patient and carer rights, documentation of daily care plans
  • Communication and conflict management
  • Strategies for home-based caregiving

Module 2

Clinical Care & Daily Living

  • Dealing with medication
  • Insulin administration and wound care
  • All observations of vitals
  • Pressure care, positioning, lifting and mobilisation
  • Feeding techniques and nutrition
  • PEG tube care and catheter care
  • Bathing and massaging

Module 3

Chronic & Specialised Care

  • Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Basic cancer support care
  • HIV and TB basic training
  • Hip replacement exercises and massaging
  • Basic Cerebral Palsy training

Module 4

Paediatric Care

  • Paediatric care
  • Child development from birth to 5 years

Module 5

First Aid Level 1 Training

  • Full accredited First Aid Level 1 training included

Course Structure

The course is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for aspiring caregivers. The Theory Component spans 6 weeks and is delivered online, covering essential caregiving knowledge. This is complemented by Practical Training, offering hands-on experience either at our Park Drive Facility or at a partnered old age home, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world care settings.

Candidate Requirements

  • Criminal Clearance: Valid police clearance certificate.
  • Identification: Certified copy of a valid ID document.
  • Education: Grade 9–12 certificate or equivalent proof of qualification.
  • Residence Verification: Proof of residence or a sworn affidavit confirming residence.

Certification

Candidates must pass a theory examination prior to commencing the practical component of the course. Upon successful completion of both the theory and practical components, a certification of completion will be issued.

Saiosh Verified Accreditation

Big Heart Carers (Pty) Ltd is an accredited training provider. Download our verified 2026 Saiosh Home-Based Care Certificate of Approval.

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Download our Caregiving Application Form below to start your application today!

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