Healthcare & Language
Eldercare Chinese Proficiency Training
Professional Chinese Program for Caregiving Services
Course Objective
To develop the Chinese communication skills required for foreign caregivers in eldercare settings, covering daily care, health assessment, family communication, emergency response, and cross-cultural understanding to enhance care quality and workplace integration.
| Week | Topic | Learning Task |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mapping Your Eldercare Journey | Career planning in the long-term care sector |
| 02 | Becoming a Caregiver | Self-introduction and mock interviews |
| 03 | Elderly Meal Challenges | Feeding assistance and meal ordering |
| 04 | A Day in Caregiving | Daily caregiving workflow and task management |
| 05 | Mobility Assistance | Assisting with sitting, standing, and walking |
| 06 | Health Symptom Description | Identifying and describing physical symptoms |
| 07 | Nutrition Care Practice | Advanced feeding techniques and nutrition |
| 08 | Hygiene and Bathing | Bathing assistance and hygiene safety |
| 09 | Health Assessment Inquiry | Expressing discomfort and health interviews |
| 10 | Medication Management | Safety reminders and medication scheduling |
| 11 | Emergency Response | Responding to falls and urgent incidents |
| 12 | Family Communication | Reporting care conditions to family members |
| 13 | Taiwanese Culture & Values | Respecting cultural diversity in elderly care |
| 14 | Stress Management | Emotional regulation and self-care for caregivers |
| 15 | Final Assessment | Case studies and achievement presentation |
W01Mapping Eldercare Journey
W02Becoming a Caregiver
W03Elderly Meal Challenges
W06Health Symptom Description
W09Health Assessment Inquiry
W11Emergency Response
W15Final Assessment
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