Frequently Asked Questions

Homecare refer to the provision of care to dependent individuals in the comfort of their homes.

This is advantageous because, the care can be thorough and the cost of admission into the hospitals, care homes and nursing-homes are all channeled into other things. The anxiety of living outside their comfort zones is also removed from the patient while the family members are also save the stress and resources needed for going back and forth from the hospital.

A caregiver is a person, usually a member of family or a paid expert, who provide the required support and assistance for dependant persons; for example older adults (aged), little children and frail or chronically ill person. However, present realities dictates that providing such care is best done by expert in the field who have acquired formal training in care giving.

Whether you have to care for love one or provide care as paid professional, getting formal training is crucial to doing it right. It is not uncommon for untrained caregivers (house-help and family member) to actually worsen the health and mental conditions of the people they are caring for unintentionally. This could be through behaviours that actually worsen symptoms or lead to worse ailments.

NCA will provide training to you in the areas of knowledge about your role as a caregiver, how to communicate with your service user effectively, how to control infections, giving first aid when the need arises and many more.

We have several courses that professional care givers are required to have and they are all certified, both locally and internationally.

Caregivers can be male or female with a caring heart, age between 18 and above with a minimum qualification of secondary school certificate (SSCE, GCE OR NECO)

Nightingale Caregiver Academy (NCA) bases its training modules on those of Uk and the US.

No problem! Wellcare Home Medicals Limited will also assist you with a few referrals to kick-start your career!

Medical experts the world over maintain that getting relevant training assist family member in coping better with their loved one who require care.

Millions of people the world over earn their living as professional caregivers. Wellcare alone employs over 100 caregivers and is always looking to recruit more.

You can also work as your own boss charging client for the services you render. This gives you flexibility with your time and you can determine how much you want to earn.

Caregiving is also a challenging but deeply satisfying career for those who have the passion for helping others.