Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Home Based Care Assistant.

Home Based Care Assistants provide basic physical and emotional support to patients and their families/household members within a home-based care environment. They work under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Assess, plan and provide holistic (physical, spiritual, emotional and social) care and support for patients and household members.
• Capacitate patient and household/family members as participants in the patient care team.