Care Skills QQI Level 5

Care Skills QQI Level 5

Level 5 Component Code 5N2770 – Certified by QQI

Do you know when you complete both the Care Skills QQI Level 5 & the Care of the Older person QQI Level 5 modules you are qualified to work as a Home Help, in Community Care, in a Nursing Home or care for an elderly person in your family. 

Course Description:

Care skills is offering the student the skills and expertise to work with and care for people in a safe way which would apply to the older person but also those suffering from a disability or illness.  It also focuses on client safety and hygiene, protocols and procedures used to carry out intimate and personal care and assist with activities of daily living. The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.

This is a component of “Healthcare Support” 5M4339  

Learning Outcomes include

• Examine the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs of a range of groups of people, taking into account individual variation.
• Identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
• Discuss the prevention of pressure sores
• Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
• Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills
• Exercise initiative to improve client involvement in social events, outings and occupational therapy and physiotherapy
• Contribute to the maintenance of safe and hygienic environments for clients to include the safe disposal of soiled linen
• Assist clients with dressing, grooming, eating, drinking, toileting, continence promotion, mobility and where appropriate, social need
• Apply client safety and security procedures to include appropriate on site client care procedures for washing, bathing, showering, positioning, moving and handling
• Give assistance that enhances the privacy, dignity, independence and positive self image of clients in care

Credit Value:  15

Work Experience:  

There is no work experience / placement required for this module.

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates are required to have good communication skills.

Proficiency in English language is required. 

Note: You will need access to a PC / Laptop to access notes and to submit assignments.

Assessment:

• Project 40%
• Skills Demonstration 60%

Career Opportunities: On completion of  both the Care Skills QQI Level 5 & the Care of the Older person QQI Level 5 modules you are qualified to work as a Home Help, in Community Care or in a Nursing Home.

Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening 7.00 –  9.30pm

Start Date: 06/02/25

Cost: €190 (Payment Plan Option, 2 payments of €95)

Course Format: Face to Face in class with tutor in Malahide Community School 

Duration: 8 weeks

Enrolment: You can enrol online by clicking on the Easy Payments Plus button. Enrolment will open on Monday the 9th of December at 10am.

Tutor: Donna Pérez Cox