Course Overview:
The Geriatric Care Giver Program by IIRDC–NExora Academy is designed to train students and professionals in elderly care, home-based caregiving, and institutional care services.
The course equips learners with skills in patient handling, daily living assistance, medication support, emotional care, safety monitoring, and rehabilitation support.
With NCrF/NHEQF-aligned skill certification, learners gain national-level recognition and industry acceptance.
Overview of the Industrial Impact:
The geriatric population in India is rapidly increasing. As a result, the demand for trained caregivers is rising across:
- Hospitals
- Old-age homes
- Rehabilitation centres
- Palliative care centres
- Home healthcare startups
- Assisted living facilities
Healthcare organisations prefer certified caregivers who can provide safe, ethical, and professional care to elderly individuals. This course bridges the workforce gap and supports India’s growing healthcare & homecare service industry.
Course Modules
Core Subjects
- Basics of Geriatric Care
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Elderly Health Conditions
- Nutrition & Diet Planning
- First Aid & Emergency Care
- Infection Control Practices
- Communication & Behavioural Support
- Medication Assistance
- Mobility & Daily Living Support
- Home & Institutional Care Operations
Detailed Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Geriatrics
- Ageing process
- Common geriatric health issues
- Elderly psychology & behaviour
Module 2: Patient Care Fundamentals
- Hygiene maintenance
- Dressing, feeding & bathing
- Bedmaking & comfort support
Module 3: Medical & Rehabilitation Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication guidance
- Mobility therapy & fall prevention
Module 4: Home Care Support System
- Home safety setup
- Family communication
- Managing bedridden patients
Module 5: Institutional Care Administration
- Elderly home operations
- Documentation & care planning
- Team coordination
Module 6: Emergency & First Aid
- CPR basics
- Handling emergencies
- Infection prevention practices
Management Projects (Practical Assignments)
- Elderly care assessment project
- Homecare setup planning
- Case study: dementia patient
- Mobility training documentation
- Nutrition & geriatric meal plan design
- Institutional care workflow mapping
Key Areas of the Course
- Elderly personal care
- Bedridden care
- Medication assistance
- Home safety & risk management
- Hospital & institutional care
- Palliative and emotional support
- Infection control
- Mobility training
- Nutrition management
Learning Outcome
- Provide safe and ethical elderly care
- Understand common health issues in ageing
- Support patient hygiene, comfort, and mobility
- Manage home and institutional care environments
- Communicate effectively with elderly individuals
- Follow medical and emergency protocols
- Assist families with long-term care planning
Career Growth
- Site Engineer → Project Engineer → Construction Manager
- QS → Senior Estimation Engineer → Cost Control Manager
- QA/QC Engineer → Quality Manager
- Planning Engineer → Project Manager
- High international career scope with excellent salary growth
Industry Expectations
Healthcare organisations expect caregivers who can provide compassionate support, maintain hygiene and safety, monitor vital signs, respond to emergencies, assist elderly patients physically and emotionally, and work effectively in both home and institutional care environments. This program is designed to fulfil all these professional expectations.
- Provide Compassionate Care
- Maintain Hygiene & Safety
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Handle Emergencies Responsibly
- Support Elderly Physically & Emotionally
- Work in Home & Institutional Environments
Placement Opportunities
Placement Opportunities After the Course
- Geriatric Care Giver
- Home Care Attendant
- Elderly Support Executive
- Institutional Care Assistant
- Palliative Care Aide
- Patient Care Assistant
- Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Home Nursing Assistant
Industries Hiring:
- ✔ Hospitals & Clinics
- ✔ Old-age Homes
- ✔ Rehabilitation Centres
- ✔ Home Nursing Agencies
- ✔ Palliative Care Centres
- ✔ NGOs working in senior citizen welfare
- ✔ Assisted Living Facilities
- ✔ International Homecare Agencies
Training & Internship
Students receive hands-on training in:
Training includes: