Home Instead Academy Training Centres
The CAREGiver Learning Pathway
Designed for new CAREGivers, our CAREGiver Orientation is a package of training conducted over two days. The program is developed to include essential learning material to understand the structure, policies, procedures, and processes of Home Instead and the corresponding legislative acts and responsibilities to provide high quality care to our Home Instead clients.
The CAREGiver Learning Pathway: Day 1
Day 1 consists of three Trainer-Led Sessions including Orientation, Technology, and Recognising Diversity to provide our CAREGivers with the essential skills needed to care for our Home Instead clients.
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Orientation
3.5 Hours
The Orientation Trainer-Led Session promotes the processes, policies, State and Federal legislation regarding care provision within Home Instead in Australia.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the Strategic Direction and Mission of Home Instead
- Apply the Principles of Building Trust, Taking the Lead and Sharing Your Heart
- Understand the responsibilities of the CAREGiver role within Home Instead.
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Technology
2 Hours
The Technology Trainer Led Session enables CAREGivers to understand and utilise the digital platforms used for effective communication and education within Home Instead and the Home Instead Academy.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Use the Empower Learning Management System (SABA) to access theoretical learning and assessment for CAREGiver onboarding and Professional Development
- Use the AlayaCare mobile application and understand how to navigate the system to effectively understand and communicate care regarding Home Instead clients and their office.
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Recognising Diversity
1.5 Hours
This session describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the definitions of identity, diversity and culture and apply principles of culturally safe care to everyone
- Understand the legislation to promote cultural awareness and safety and promote human rights
- Understand the principles of equality and equity
- Understand the key groups with diverse needs in ageing within Australia.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 16 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 23 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 23 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 30 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 30 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 30 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 7 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 8 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 8 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 14 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 14 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 21 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 21 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 28 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 28 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 28 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 4 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 4 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 4 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 11 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 11 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 18 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 18 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 25 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 25 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 25 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 2 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 2 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 2 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 9 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 9 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 16 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 03:45 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 1 | 16 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 1 | 16 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 04:45 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 |
The CAREGiver Learning Pathway: Day 2
Building on the foundations from Day 1, Day 2 includes Trainer-Led Sessions focused on Workplace Health & Safety (including Personal Care Training) and Manual Handling.
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Workplace Health and Safety (Including Personal Care Training)
4 Hours
The Workplace Health and Safety Trainer Led Session applies the policy, process and procedures within Home Instead to understand the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care.
This session also includes three simulation workshops:
- Complete the Home Instead Academy, Infection Control Observation (donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment)
- Complete the Home Instead, Home Risk Assessment Form
- Practising personal care.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand general safety principles in care delivery and within the workplace
- Apply principles of infection control
- Understand and apply the principles of Medication Prompting within Home Instead
- Understand how to maintain your own, and the client’s safety within the workplace/home environment
- Demonstrate personal care skills in the simulation environment.
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Manual Handling
3.5 Hours
The Manual Handling Trainer Led Session will explore safe concepts for assisting clients to mobilise.
This session also includes a simulation workshop to:
- Understand and practice safe, manual handling techniques
- Complete the Home Instead Academy, Manual Handling Practical Skills Assessment.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the definition of safe manual handling
- Understand the basic physiology of the spine
- Understand the risks associated with poor manual handling techniques
- Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques according to Home Instead policy.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 17 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 24 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 24 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 1 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 1 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 1 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 8 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 9 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 9 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 15 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 15 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 22 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 22 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 29 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 29 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 29 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 5 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 5 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 6 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 12 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 12 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 19 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 19 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 26 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 26 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 26 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 3 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 3 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 3 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 10 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation Day 2 | 10 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 17 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 17 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 | |
| CAREGiver Orientation_Day 2 | 17 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $190.00 |
CAREGiver Best Practice
To be completed within one year of employment, the Best Practice Trainer Led Sessions, continue the CAREGiver Learning Pathway after orientation. CAREGivers can access the best practice training sessions including Dementia Foundation Sessions, An Introduction to Palliative Care and Medication Assistance.
Dementia Foundations Sessions
The three Dementia Care Foundations, Trainer Led Sessions explore the foundational concepts for understanding the types of cognitive decline and the various dementia diagnoses. The sessions also review effective communication strategies and techniques to de-escalate negative behaviours. These three sessions will be run consecutively.
The three Dementia Care Foundations, Trainer Led Sessions explore the foundational concepts for understanding the types of cognitive decline and the various dementia diagnoses. The sessions also review effective communication strategies and techniques to de-escalate negative behaviours. These three sessions will be run consecutively.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based and written assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the types, causes, symptoms and treatments of dementia
- Communication techniques and therapies to enable positive relationships
- Understand and respond to behavioural symptoms of dementia.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 18 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 18 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 13 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 11 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 15 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 15 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 9 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 13 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Dementia Foundation Sessions | 13 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 |
An Introduction to Palliative Care
The Introduction to Palliative Care Trainer led Session explores the concepts of palliative care including a quality of life, holistic approach to care and specific identification and care of client’s daily activity of living needs at the end of life.
This session also includes a simulation workshop to:
- Demonstrate effective care principles for immobile clients at the end of life within the scope of the role of a Home Instead CAREGiver.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to understand:
- The principles and aims of palliative care
- Client preferences and quality of life
- The grief process • Advance Care Planning
- Pain and symptom management
- Providing care at the end of life
- Caring for CAREGivers.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 16 September 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 20 September 2024 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 20 September 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 18 October 2024 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 18 October 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 11 November 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 15 November 2024 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 15 November 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 9 December 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 13 December 2024 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| An Introduction to Palliative Care | 13 December 2024 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 |
Medication Assistance
This trainer led session highlights the differences between Medication Prompting and Medication Assistance and Home Instead’s policies and procedures to support clients to safely manage their medication. All Key Players and CAREGivers who are involved in supporting a client with complex care needs should undertake this training to understand which types of medication they can assist their client with, whilst also learning which medications which are outside of the scope of medication assistance for a Home Instead CAREGiver.
This session also includes a simulation workshop to:
- Demonstrate competency in assisting with medication
- Complete a competency assessment for medication assistance.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to understand:
- The definitions and types of medications
- Duty of care in medication assistance
- Role of the CAREGiver and scope of role for medication assistance
- Types of medication errors and how they should be effectively managed and communicated
- How to assist with medications using the seven Rights and Responsibilities framework.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Medication Assistance | 18 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 25 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 25 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 2 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 2 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 2 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 9 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 10 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 10 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 16 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 16 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 23 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 23 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 30 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 15 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 30 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 30 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 6 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 6 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 7 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 13 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 13 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 20 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 20 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 27 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 27 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 27 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 4 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 4 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 4 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 11 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 11 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 18 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 12:00 pm | Redlands and Logan | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 18 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 | |
| Medication Assistance | 18 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $150.00 |
CAREGiver Annual Update
Prior to enrolment previous completion of Workplace Health & Safety, Infection Control, Manual Handling & Medication Assistance Web based modules (and associated assessments) need to have been completed.
CAREGiver Annual Update
The annual update day is an opportunity for CAREGivers to attend face to face training to refresh learning and skills from the CAREGiver Trainer Led sessions from Orientation including Infection Control/Workplace Health and Safety, Manual Handling.
This session also includes simulation workshops to assess competency and skills in the following areas:
- Donning and doffing of PPE
- Manual Handling annual practical skills competency
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to review and update their knowledge basis and complete simulation of skills for the following sessions:
- Infection control – personal protective equipment and basic cleaning responsibilities
- Manual handling review and skills observation checklist
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 13 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| BLACKBURN ONLY CAREGiver Annual Update | 13 September 2024 | 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 16 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 17 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 4 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 17 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 6 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 18 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 8 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 18 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 6 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 25 September 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 6 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 4 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 4 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 2 | $75.00 | |
| BLACKBURN ENROLMENTS ONLY CAREGiver Annual Update | 11 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 15 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 16 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 16 October 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 23 October 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 25 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| BLACKBURN ONLY CAREGiver Annual Update | 25 October 2024 | 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 2 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 1 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 1 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 2 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 8 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| BLACKBURN ENROLMENTS ONLY CAREGiver Annual Update | 8 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 6 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 12 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 13 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 13 November 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 5 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 20 November 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 22 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 29 November 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 29 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 2 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 4 December 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 6 December 2024 | 08:00 am - 10:00 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| BLACKBURN ENROLMENTS ONLY CAREGiver Annual Update | 6 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 10 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 11 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| CAREGiver Annual Update | 11 December 2024 | 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 |
Medication Assistance Annual Update
Medication Assistance skills review including a trouble-shooting medication assistance, problem-based learning session.
This session also includes 3 different scenario simulation workshops including:
- Problem solving of real life situations
- Trouble shooting and critical thinking
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to refresh previous knowledge in
- Keeping our Home instead clients safe from a medication perspective
- Ensuring our CAREGivers are fully aware of their roles & responsibilities
- Able to act as client advocate in complex situations
- The definitions and types of medications
- Duty of care in medication assistance
- Role of the CAREGiver and scope of role for medication assistance
- Types of medication errors and how they should be effectively managed and
communicated - How to assist with medications using the seven Rights and Responsibilities
framework
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 13 September 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 16 September 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 17 September 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 4 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 17 September 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 18 September 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 8 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 18 September 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 7 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 25 September 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 6 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 4 October 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 4 October 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 5 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 15 October 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 16 October 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 16 October 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 23 October 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 25 October 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 1 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 1 November 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 3 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 8 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 12 November 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 13 November 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 13 November 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 5 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 20 November 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 22 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 29 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 29 November 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 4 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 4 December 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 11 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 6 December 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 0 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 10 December 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 11 December 2024 | 11:00 am - 01:00 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 | |
| Medication Assistance Annual Update | 11 December 2024 | 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $75.00 |
Dementia Awareness Month
September is Dementia Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to focus on our provision of high-quality services to our clients living with dementia.
Dementia Awareness Month
We recognise the importance if training when it come to ensuring delivery of the best possible care. That’s why, for the month of September, we are offering FREE Dementia Training for your CAREGivers through Home Instead Academy State Training Centres!
Register your CAREGivers to experinece the Training Centre and all it has to offer! Complimentary sessions will be offered on a first in best dressed basis and available for 3 sessions only.
The three Dementia Care Foundations, Trainer Led Sessions explore the foundational concepts for understanding the types of cognitive decline and the various dementia diagnoses. The sessions also review effective communication strategies and techniques to de-escalate negative behaviours. These three sessions will be run consecutively.
These sessions will also have a corresponding Empower web-based and written assessment for completion by attendees, managed by the Academy Administration Team.
Objectives and Content
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the types, causes, symptoms and treatments of dementia
- Communication techniques and therapies to enable positive relationships
- Understand and respond to behavioural symptoms of dementia.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 16 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 20 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 13 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 20 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | VICTORIA Home Instead Training Centre | 1 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 26 September 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 12 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 26 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | Victoria State Training Centre | 2 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 26 September 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 14 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 3 October 2024 | 08:00 am - 11:30 am | QLD Home Instead Training Centre | 7 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 3 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | NSW Home Instead Training Centre | 16 | $0.00 | |
| Dementia Awareness Month | 3 October 2024 | 09:00 am - 12:30 pm | Victoria State Training Centre | 8 | $0.00 |
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