Course Overview
The Certificate in Caregiving – Level 4 is a comprehensive, competency-based program that prepares learners to become advanced healthcare assistants and professional caregivers capable of delivering safe, compassionate, and supportive patient care across hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, hospices, and home-based care environments.
Learners acquire essential caregiving skills, patient-handling techniques, infection-control practices, communication competencies, and supportive nursing procedures required in modern healthcare settings. Students are trained to work under and alongside nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality service delivery for patients.
Graduates emerge as confident, job-ready healthcare support professionals with strong employability both locally and internationally.
This nationally recognized Level 4 qualification provides a strong entry point into more advanced healthcare professions and serves as a direct pathway to the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA) licensed Healthcare Support Services – Level 5 (CNA).
Why Study This Course at GoCare?
Fully accredited and licensed medical and health sciences training institution.
Competency-based TVET CDACC curriculum aligned with national caregiving and healthcare support standards.
Hands-on clinical training with real patient exposure in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home-based care settings.
Guaranteed hospital attachment placement by the college.
Government and regulator-recognized qualifications, certification, and practice licensure.
International certification options (SDC Canada, AMCA USA).
Clear progression pathway to the KHPOA licensed Certificate in Healthcare Support Services – Level 5 (CNA).
Training delivered by qualified nurses, clinicians, and professional caregivers.
Modern skills-lab and simulation-based training for patient care, vital signs, mobility assistance, infection control, and homecare procedures.
Flexible study modes (Day, Online, Evening, Saturday).
High employability in Kenya and abroad across hospitals, homecare agencies, nursing homes, hospices, and community health programs.
Entry Requirements
KCSE Certificate (Any Grade)
What You Will Learn
Units of Competence
- First Aid & Emergency Response
- Healthcare Housekeeping & Hygiene
- Client Dietary Support & Nutrition Care
- Psychosocial Support for Patients
- Pre-Departure & Patient Transfer Procedures
- Caregiving Catering & Meal Support
- Special Needs Care Support
Additional Institutional Competencies (GoCare Enhanced Training)
- Introduction to Caregiving and the Fundamental Skills of Caregiving
- Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Other Common Mental Health Disorders Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Home-Based Care Skills and Procedures
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Common Health Conditions
- Introduction to the Hospital Layout and Procedures
Industrial Attachment
All learners undertake a Two (2) month hospital attachment in a hospital. GoCare provides full placement support to ensure every student gains real clinical experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
- Professional Caregiver
- Health Care Assistant
- Patient Attendant
- Patient Care Technician
- Nursing Assistant
- Home-Based Care Provider
- 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