Care for People in Situations of Dependency · Somorrostro

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Care for People in Situations of Dependency at Somorrostro (Somorrostro, San Juan): photo 1
Languages
Español
Euskara
InstitutionPrivate
Modality
On-site 🏫
FamilySociocultural and Community Services 🏘️
Total Hours2,182Hours

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General information about the degree

This medium-level Vocational Training course prepares you to care for people who need help with their daily lives, either at home or in an institution. Your job is to maintain and improve their quality of life, helping them with personal hygiene, meals, mobility and keeping the home clean. By the end, you will know how to support each person according to their individual care plan, while also looking after your own safety and that of the people you care for. It is taught on site at the Somorrostro centre, in San Juan, and you can study it in Spanish or in Basque.

You will study topics such as the needs of people in situations of dependency, psychosocial support and communication, basic health care, teleassistance and first aid. You will also do work placements in real workplaces to practise what you have learnt. With this qualification you can work as a carer in homes and institutions, a gerocultor, a home help assistant, a personal assistant or a teleassistance operator.

This course often suits people who are patient, empathetic and keen to support others in their everyday lives.

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This vocational programme prepares you to assist and support older people, people with disabilities and those who are dependent on others, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. You will learn to combine technical knowledge with essential interpersonal skills. Personal hygiene, dressing and daily care techniques tailored to each person Organisation and supervision of meals, including food preparation and assistance with eating Psychosocial care and support to address emotional and social needs Communication skills for connecting with people with different abilities Home maintenance and management of the living environment Social skills and organisation of health and social care interventions You could work as a home care assistant, personal assistant, residential care worker or special educational needs assistant, among many other roles in a sector with growing demand.

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