Care Aide Livelihood Support Training Assistance
We are targeting sponsorship of suitable persons in our community to be trained in homecare aide skills. With supervised training by our team, they can become self-sufficient, with a stable wage that is better than the daily wage workers or rubber tappers – generally the only jobs available for these undocumented persons in the community. Having a practical skill that can be matched to clients through our network, will improve their standing in the community, and allow them to achieve financial independence. As they work side by side with us, we also hope that they will hear the heartbeat of the Gospel message.
Objective of the project
- To provide suitable low-income, rural people with skills-training as Home Care Aides for Livelihood Support
- The participant will be provided a monthly stipend during the training program.
- The curriculum will use simple materials to provide training on personal health & hygiene and community healthcare.
- The focus will be on practical skills through on the job training.
- This will help alleviate the shortage of health personnel to these rural communities.
- This healthcare skills may allow them to have stable income as homecare aides in the community.
- At completion of the program the trainee will receive personal equipment to check vital signs.
- Trainees who complete the program and are assessed to have willingness to learn and take responsibility may be offered a paid longer-term Care Aide volunteer position with SHALOM.
Project duration
3 May 2022- 31 May 2024
Project location
Viakadee and Huaymalai village, T. Nonglu , A. Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand 71240.
Budget
For CALiSTA trainees x 5, volunteer x 1
Curriculum
- Basic Hygiene.
- Vital signs.
- Wound care.
- Fever care.
- Bed – bound patient care.
- Give knowledge and taking care of patients with Hypertension, DM, Stroke, COPD, Asthma and Diarrhea.
Note: Participant must be willing to work alongside the trainer at least five days a week. Must be eager to learn and follow directions accordingly.
Any donations given by families being cared for will go to a matched educational fund for the CALiSTA trainees – will be matched 50:50 and the amount disbursed and shared to the trainees in that cohort.
Sustainability Project:
in progress: Livelihood Generation through an Elders Daycare Centre Project – caring, social engagement, and physical rehabilitation for elderly through daily fees and sponsorships for those who are unable to afford.