A large portion of our clients have dementia so we invest heavily in our dementia training to ensure we provide the best care. Our in-depth, quality training means carers learn the general principles and practices to help their client navigate and cope with daily life, being cared for in their own home.

In addition to our induction training, the dementia training includes a two-day residential course at our specialist skills centre, and an annual update through eLearning so carers can learn how to adapt the general principles to their own client’s needs.

“The course opened my mind towards not just the person with a dementia condition, but generally towards elderly and vulnerable people. It helped me to see them as a person, not just patients with health problems. Now I feel satisfaction when I can understand my clients and recognise their needs.”

“I have a new insight into the mind of a person with a dementia condition and it helps me to be more successful with my clients. In my work I use the whole range of exercises given I learned.”

Our programme has been developed specifically for Christies Care, covering all aspects of emergency first aid, with the course content customised to fit scenarios a live-in or visiting home care provider may encounter.

The first aid course takes place over one day and comprises:

• Primary survey
• Secondary survey
• Basic Life Support
• Severe bleeding
• Causes of unconsciousness
• Heart conditions

We know a well-trained carer is far more likely to deliver a successful care plan for somebody with learning difficulties. Our one-day learning disabilities residential training is part of our essential induction training for all carers.

This one-day training course is facilitated by experienced trainers, led by our learning disabilities coordinator. They can advise carers during their assignment supporting a client with a learning disability, should the carer have any questions or concerns.
The aim of the training is to encourage carers to see beyond labels and support their client to have a great life, living as independently as they can.

In our learning disabilities training you will:

• Gain an understanding of the causes and effects of having a learning disability
• Discuss and explore person-centred values in care
• Develop an understanding of person-centred thinking and planning
• Identify and compare communication needs in relation to learning disability support.
• Look at the purpose and use of NHS passports
• Be introduced to useful resources
  
  

Our Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Behaviours that Challenge training will enable carers:

• To gain a basic understanding of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders and the complexities to support people with ASD.
• To gain a basic understanding of ‘behaviours that challenge’
• To explore the stages of behaviour and the cues to an incident of behaviour that challenges.
• To know the difference between proactive and reactive strategies
• To know how to complete records and reports relating to an incident of behaviour that challenges.
• Introducing person-centred thinking tools that support recording and reflecting behaviours.

The end of someone’s life is a very important time and it is essential that the right care is given in a manner that suits the person who is dying.

It is equally important that carers themselves stay strong and so our award-winning training ensures carers are given the essential tools to cope with this difficult time and remain able to give their best care and attention to their client. This one-day in-house Gold Standard Framework residential course has been developed with input from UKHCA and St Elizabeth Hospice.

What does this course cover?

• Aspects of change as someone approaches the end of life.
• Spiritual and religious needs
• Communication and documentation
• Collaboration with other professionals
• Helpful information on how to look after yourself
• Managing death and bereavement