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Frontline Health Caregiving Assistant (Elective 1: Home Care, Elective 2: General Hospital Care, Elective 3: Critical Hospital Care)

NQR Code:QG-03-HE-01989-2024-V2-HSSC
  • Old Code: QG-03-HE-01989-2024-V2-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

Individual in this job provides care to the patient in different settings like Home and Hospital. Their work involves working with basic equipment like Oxygen Concentrator, Oxygen Cylinder, Nebulizer, steam inhalation and Pulse-oximeter. They are also responsible to maintain records manually or digitally as per protocols.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
8th Passed 2 years None
10th Passed No Experience None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 2.5 1.5 Years None

Progression Pathway

  • Vertical Progression: NSQF Level 5: Trainer NSQF Level 5: Assessor NSQF Level 4: Geriatric Care Assistant
  • Frontline Health Associate
  • Hospital Front Desk Coordinator 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
Bridge Module: Introduction to Human Body- Structure & Function N/A Mandatory 15 0.5 3
Assist patient in maintaining the activities of daily living HSS/N5125, Version 2.0 Mandatory 60 2 3
Carry out last office (death care) HSS/N5115, Version 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 3
Assist in the use of basic equipment HSS/N, Version 1.0 Mandatory 45 1.5 3
Follow Sanitization and Infection Control Guidelines HSS/N9622, Version 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 3
Maintain a safe and secure working environment HSS/N9624, Version 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 3
Employability Skills (30 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0101, Version 1.0 Mandatory 30 1 3
Implement the interventions planned for patients with diverse needs HSS/N5137, Version 3.0 Elective 60 2 3
Transferring patients and their samples, drugs, documents within the hospital HSS/N5134, Version 2.0 Elective 60 2 3
Provide support in routine activities of inpatient department HSS/N5135, Version 2.0 Elective 60 2 3
Assist nurse in performing procedures as instructed in the care plan at critical/Intensive care units HSS/N5130, Version 2.0 Elective 60 2 3
Assist nurse in implementation of nursing care plan HSS/N5126, Version 2.0 Elective 45 1.5 3
Provide ancillary services for supporting patient care HSS/N5127, Version 2.0 Elective 45 1.5 3