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Geriatric Care Assistant (Hospital/Hospice Care)

NQR Code:QG-4.5-HE-04226-2025-V2-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-4.5-HE-04226-2025-V2-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The individual would provide routine individualized care to geriatrics at various work settings including hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home set up, community centers. They assist geriatrics in maintaining activities of daily living, mobility, monitoring vital signs and assisting with medication reminders. They work under supervision of healthcare team to implement the special care plan for geriatric patients suffering from chronic diseases or disorders (including Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Hypertension, fractures, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Respiratory Disease, Heart Disease and Implants, Nervous Disorders, Loss of Vision and Hearing, Cancer, Paralysis, Stroke, etc. ) Individuals would keep oneself abreast of use of the Recent advancements and applications.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
No Formal Education None 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 4.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 4 1.5 Years None
11th Passed 3 years None
10th Passed 4.5 Years Equivalent
12th Passed 1.5 Years Equivalent

Progression Pathway

  • Vertical Mobility NSQF Level 5: Patient Relations Associate

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Support geriatrics in maintaining daily living activities HSS/N6003, V3.0 Mandatory 120 4 4.5
Implement Interventions to prioritize safety of geriatric HSS/N6001, V3.0 Mandatory 60 2 4.5
Assist in routine checkup and vital parameters measurement HSS/N6002, V3.0 Mandatory 60 2 4.5
Assist to cope up with the ill health conditions and promote rehabilitation HSS/N6004, V3.0 Mandatory 240 8 4.5
Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment HSS/N9624, V2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Follow infection control policies and procedures including biomedical waste disposal protocols HSS/N9620, V2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N 0102, V1.0 Mandatory 60 2 4