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Geriatric Care Assistant

NQR Code:QG-03-HE-00663-2023-V1.1-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-03-HE-00663-2023-V1.1-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

Provides routine individualized care to geriatrics at hospitals/ home set up/old age homes/community centers etc. They assist in maintaining activities of daily living for geriatrics & work in collaboration with healthcare team, individuals and care takers to deliver the prescribed healthcare services.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Passed No Experience None
10th Passed 2 years None
11th Passed 1 year None
3 year Diploma after 10th Pursuing No Experience None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None
None None No Experience None

Progression Pathway

  • Progression will be possible in both academic as well as professional area as: Horizontal: Level 4: Emergency Care Assistant Vertical: Level 5- Supervisor
  • Trainer
  • Assessor Progression to Diploma/Degree qualifications in the relevant field after training. (NCAHP)

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Implement Interventions to prioritize safety of geriatric HSS/N6001, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 4
Assist in routine checkup and vital parameters measurement HSS/N6002, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 4
Support geriatrics in maintaining daily living activities HSS/N6003, V2.0 Mandatory 480 16 4
Assist to cope up with the ill health conditions and promote rehabilitation HSS/N6004, V2.0 Mandatory 405 13.5 4
Maintain interpersonal relationship with patients, colleagues and others HSS/N9615, V2.0 Mandatory 60 2 4
Maintain professional & medico-legal conduct HSS/N9616, V2.0 Mandatory 45 1.5 4
Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment HSS/N9617, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 4
Follow infection control policies and procedures including biomedical waste disposal protocols HSS/N9618, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0102, V1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4