DIRECT CARE AIDE 

Upon completion of this course, each student should know the items listed below. 
 How to improve the quality of life for residents in an assisted living community.
 How to assist residents with personal care and to notice if the resident’s physical, mental, or cognitive condition has changed.
 How to assist the residents in remaining as independent as possible.
 How to respect and protect resident rights.
 How to prevent or minimize the occurrence of adverse outcomes for the residents.
 How to work well as a team member and carry out activities that support the Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
 How to be more sensitive to the emotional and social needs as well as individual differences of residents, their families, colleagues, and the community.

Tuition: $250 / Start with $125.00 down

Length of Course:
2 week course - Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 2 weeks- 3:30pm-8:30pm

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• The ability to read and write English
• Must pass entrance test 
• ​All tattoos must be covered 
• Nails must be short with no artificial covering
• No facial piercings 
• Only ear lobe piercings allowed  
• ​Long hair must be pulled back