Course Overview
The Caregiver Course – Level II is a comprehensive, NITA-accredited program that prepares learners to become professional caregivers and patient attendants capable of delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality support in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospices, and home-based care environments.
Learners gain essential skills in patient hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, repositioning, communication, and basic supportive nursing procedures. The course also trains students to observe and report patient concerns to nurses and other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety.
This approved Caregiver Level II program offers standardized, nationally recognized training and certification. Graduates qualify for multiple professional roles, including Patient Attendant, Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Health Care Assistant, and Professional Caregiver.
Why Study This Course at GoCare?
Fully accredited and licensed medical and health sciences training institution.
NITA-approved Caregiver Level II curriculum aligned with national occupational standards.
Hands-on practical training with real patient exposure in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home-based care settings.
Guaranteed attachment placement by the college in accredited healthcare and homecare facilities.
Government and regulator-recognized qualifications and certification.
International certification options (SDC Canada, AMCA USA).
Training delivered by qualified nurses, clinicians, and professional caregivers.
Modern skills-lab and simulation-based training for hygiene care, feeding, mobility assistance, repositioning, communication, and supportive nursing procedures.
Strong emphasis on patient safety, compassion, ethics, and professional conduct.
Flexible study modes (Day, Online, Evening, Saturday).
High employability in Kenya and abroad across hospitals, homecare agencies, nursing homes, hospices, and private home-based care.
Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus) and above
What You Will Learn
Units of Competence
- Introduction to Caregiving
- Life Skills for Caregivers
- Patient & Environmental Safety
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Use and Care of Tools & Equipment
- Professional Conduct in Caregiving
- Patient and Healthcare Workers' Rights
- Introduction to Business Skills
- Introduction to ICT for Caregivers
- Communication Skills for Caregivers
- Basic First Aid
- Nutrition & Feeding Support
- Patient Bed-Making & Repositioning
- Bathing & Grooming Assistance
- General Toileting Support
- Moving & Handling Patients
- Basic Care & Management of Patient Conditions
- Psychosocial & Spiritual Support
Industrial Attachment
All learners undertake a Two (2) month hospital attachment in:
GoCare provides full placement support to ensure every student gains real clinical experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
- Professional Caregiver
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Attendant
- Patient Care Technician
- Health Care Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Support Worker in diverse healthcare settings
This qualification opens doors to a wide range of healthcare support roles locally and internationally.
How to Apply
Option 1: Apply Online
Submit your application through the official GoCare Online Application Form.
Option 2: Visit Any Campus
Our admissions team will guide you. Call: 0703 115 502