Palliative Care for Caregivers

2022 Dates TBA

If you would like to register your interest for future courses, please email the Learning and Development Team - Learning@hwa.org.nz

Further develop the end of life care skills for all care assistants and support workers in residential and community settings. This programme explores a core range of skills and topics in a supported and friendly learning environment. The one day programme is an interactive workshop. Participants will acquire a solid understanding of their role in end of life care.

Benefits:

• Learn to identify key concepts in end of life care
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the role of the Health Care Assistant in providing end of life care 
• Further develop your end of life care management skills
• Feel confident to talk with residents/clients and their family/ whanau
• Understand your feelings around the loss of a resident or client 

Topics include:

• Key concepts in end of life care
• The role of the Health Care Assistant in providing end of life care 
• End of life care management skills; mouth care, skin care, last days of life and other aspects    

Cost: $60 (plus GST)

Venue:  Living & Learning Centre, 206 Swanson Road, Henderson

Presented by: Members of the Hospice West Auckland Team
    
For Who? All healthcare assistants and caregivers
 
Certification: Certificates issued for attendance