Would you like to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Our Community Care For Work programme at An Cosán is designed to kickstart your community care career. Starting January 2025, this comprehensive Level 5 qualification will equip you with the essential skills and competencies needed to work in the care sector.
Programme Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide quality training where you (the learner) will gain the knowledge, skills, and competence required to work in a care setting. In these modules, we aim to promote self-care alongside quality in care, and good practice, taking a rights-based person-centred approach.
Throughout the 15 weeks, Learners will develop self-awareness and self-care skills to use in practice, and will understand the importance of consent, dignity, sensitivity, and maintaining & promoting independence, along with an understanding and respect for the diversity in lifestyle, religion, and culture in care work.
At the core of person-centred care stands respect and dignity, along with maintaining & promoting patient/person independence.
What You’ll Learn
This programme aims to ensure learners understand the importance of considering individual patient/person preferences, needs and values, and how they promote patient/person wellbeing.
Key elements of person-centred care:
- Sensitivity & Empathy – Look at the world from the person’s point of view and appreciate how they may be feeling.
- Autonomy & independence – At all times the patient/person should be included in judgements and decision making around their care. Foster an atmosphere of freedom and not control.
- Consent – you are a guest in their home – always ask permission!
- Empowerment – Making the most of a person’s strengths.
- Open communication – always include the patient/person and ask for consent.
- Inclusion & Activity – Supporting the person to be included and to carry on with activities they have enjoyed in the past.
Time Commitment and Structure
We understand that many of our learners are balancing multiple commitments, so we’ve designed a schedule that promotes work-life balance:
- Face-to-face classes every Tuesday and Thursday evening
- Classes run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- 15-week programme following the primary school calendar
- Minimum 3 hours per week of self-directed study
Comprehensive Support System
What sets An Cosán apart is our commitment to student success. We provide:
- Qualified tutors with extensive practical experience
- Access to our laptop loan scheme
- One-to-one learning support
- Interactive learning environment
- Comprehensive student support services
Who Should Apply?
This programme is perfect for:
- Individuals looking to start a career in healthcare
- Current healthcare workers aiming to upskill
- Those returning to education and seeking a supportive learning environment
Your Next Step
Starting a new career path or upgrading your skills is a significant decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our Community Care For Work programme offers more than just a qualification – it provides a gateway to a rewarding career making a real difference in people’s lives.
Ready to begin your journey?
- ⬇ Download our detailed programme brochure at https://bit.ly/3BoMUrL
- ☎️ call us at 01 462 8488 for more information
- 📍 or call in to An Cosán, Kiltalown Village Centre, Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN
Join us in January 2025 and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in community care.
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