School of Healthcare · TGS-2023020068
Support Service to Seniors
Support Seniors With Skill, Patience And Respect
Learn practical approaches to supporting seniors’ daily needs, dignity, independence, communication and overall well-being.
- Credential: Statement of Attainment in Support Service to Seniors
- Duration: 2 days, 16 hours — classroom with hands-on practice and assessment
- Funding: WSQ framework, SkillsFuture Credit-eligible
Who this course is for
- Aspiring caregivers
- Family caregivers
- Community-care learners
- Healthcare support learners
What you will learn
- Understand the physical, emotional, social and psychological changes of ageing
- Communicate with seniors in ways that build trust
- Support daily living while protecting independence
- Recognise changes in health and know when to escalate
- Build positive, meaningful relationships in care settings
Course overview
As Singapore’s population ages, skilled and compassionate senior-care support is increasingly needed. The course combines hands-on skills, communication techniques and empathy training aligned with Singapore’s national care standards.
It is recognised across eldercare, community care and healthcare sectors, sits within the WSQ framework and is SkillsFuture Credit-eligible.
Practical learning
Interactive activities, case studies and practical exercises are used throughout so skills are rehearsed before they are needed.
