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Geriatric Caregiver (Institutional & Homecare)

NQR Code:QG-04-HE-04227-2025-V2-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-04-HE-04227-2025-V2-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

Individuals at this job need to provide companionship and compassionate care to Geriatric at various work settings including Home Care set up, community care set-up and assisted living facilities. These professionals act as a companion to Geriatrics and help in maintaining daily living activities, rehabilitation, coping up with ill health condition, supporting in achieving healthcare goals, managing finances, transportation, and other tasks to help the elderly maintain independence and quality of life. Individuals would keep oneself abreast of use of the Recent advancements and applications. They should be able to adapt with changes in individualized care plan for geriatric patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Progression Pathway

  • Vertical Mobility NSQF Level 4.5: Geriatric Care Assistant General Duty Assistant-Advanced

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Provide geriatric care to meet diverse needs and assistance for daily living activities HSS/N6006 Mandatory 150 5 4
Provide support in performing procedures as instructed in a care plan as per limits of competence and authority HSS/N6007 Mandatory 90 3 4
Support geriatrics as a companion while promoting Rehabilitation, Yoga, Exercise HSS/N6008 Mandatory 90 3 4
Provide assistance during end-of-life care HSS/N6009 Mandatory 60 2 4
Follow sanitization and infection control guidelines HSS/N9622 Mandatory 30 1 3
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N 0101, V1.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Provide support related to palliative care HSS/N6005 Optional 90 3 4
Provide support to people living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia HSS/N6010 Optional 120 4 4