[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Train Your Helper As ElderCarer” subhead=”The Basic Eldercare Course is a comprehensive training programme for caregivers including Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) to learn how to care for the elderly and manage their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”50px” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cover-eldercare.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
EELIT is appointed as one of the select agencies to participate in the ElderCarer Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n As an appointed agency, EELIT is able to assist employers in registering and applying for the government grant, which provides a yearly subsidy of $200. This grant is specifically designed to cover a portion of the training course costs, which typically range from $400 to $500.<\/p>\n The ElderCarer MDW Scheme is aimed at facilitating the hiring of pre-trained MDWs who have undergone comprehensive eldercare training. By participating in this scheme, employers can ensure that the MDW they hire possesses the necessary basic skills to provide proper care for their elderly family members. This scheme serves to enhance the quality of care provided by MDWs and promote a higher standard of eldercare within households.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#e02b20″ custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There will be many hands-on demonstrations and illustrations to help caregivers understand better. The course will be conducted in English. <\/span>Course fees range from $400 \u2013 $500. Those who qualify for Caregiver Training Grant can offset up to $200 of the course fees.<\/span><\/p>\n To apply for training, you will need the following documents for the application: The Care Recipient must be: <\/strong><\/span> The Migrant Domestic Worker: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#12876f” custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS EELIT is appointed as one of the select agencies to participate in the ElderCarer Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) Scheme. As an appointed agency, EELIT is able to assist employers in registering and applying for the government grant, which provides a yearly subsidy of $200. This grant is specifically designed to cover […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":19,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-466","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=466"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2769,"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/466\/revisions\/2769"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eelit.sg\/ea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}WHAT TO EXPECT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
(i) Care recipient\u2019s NRIC
(ii) Employer\u2019s NRIC
(iii) Work Permit \/ In-Principle Approval letter from the Ministry of Manpower<\/span><\/p>\nEligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
(i) 65 years of age and above; <\/span>
(ii) Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident<\/span>
* For care recipients below the age of 65, eligibility will be assessed on a case-to-case basis.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>(i) Should be able to speak English;<\/span>
(ii) Must not have attended the Basic Eldercare Course previously<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTOPICS COVERED<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>(i) Toileting; (ii) Basic skin care; (iii) Feeding; (iv) Personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing; (v) Transferring, positioning and mobility<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n