This occupational skills defines the MINIMUM required stock of knowledge and skills a tradesperson is supposed to possess to qualify as a CAREGIVER. A tradesperson is granted a certificate of efficiency (occupational skills certificate) under this occupational title once he/she passes the Trade Test
This Occupational Skills Standard is herein formulated and developed for any, and /or of the following purposes:
To upgrade the level of skill of workers in the SERVICE INDUSTRY with the end in view of coming up with quality products/services, optimal use of equipment/tools/materials and increased productivity.
To provide employers with a structured basis in the preparation of job specification necessary for salary/wage administration.
To enhance the development of human resources through a precise assessment of skilled manpower in the SERVICE INDUSTRY at work.
To serve as the basis in the establishment of Testing and Certification System, which machinery can be used for setting up a classified pool of CAREGIVERS ready to service both domestic and overseas requirements.
To facilitate the setting up of machinery for the determination and implementation of the policy of "equal work, equal pay"; and
Finally to enhance the government's desire of professionalizing the skilled worker for which role the TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) was established.
What is Caring?
Showing great concern for the other person and for the way duties and task are performed.
A state of mind as well as activity
To be careful or full of care
This involves applying skills in helping people to do things for themselves or for them if they are not able to manage by themselves.
This also involves acquiring information, learning, and
understanding about people, their lives and the services that might be helpful
to them.
Value and Principles
This describes the right feelings and standards that help you to judge how to think and behave as a care worker.
"Skills can be taught and be learned."
Sometimes experience provides the best understanding.
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Roles of Care Workers
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Important: Care workers have to identify and asess peoples needs and plan how to meet them.
