Supporting people within Downham Market and surrounding villages.

Training

Training

We run a thorough yet enjoyable training experience at Carers El!te. Here are some of the subjects we cover on our mandatory course:

  • Moving and Handling
  • Infection Control, Including MRSA/CDIF
  • Lone working
  • First Aid
  • Basic Life Support
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Medication Awareness
  • Mental Capacity Act/DOLS
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable People
  • Reporting, Recording, Confidentiality
  • Food Hygiene & Nutrition/Dietary Needs
  • Health and Safety/Fire Safety
  • Managing Violence and Aggression
  • Handbook Induction, Including Policies and Procedures
  • Handbook
  • Risk Incident Reporting
  • Personal Care
  • Dementia Awareness
  • End of Life Care
  • Re-Ablement
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Duty of Care
  • Radicalisation
  • Additional Advanced Training offered as well.
  • Facilities

    We provide top level facilities for training at Carers El!te, we have our own classroom in the back of our office which houses a hoist, hospital bed and various other equipment a carer would find in their day to day role.

    Jonathon Lofthouse is a registered trainer and personally holds the training sessions himself.
    He has been our trainer since the summer of 2017 and has held many successful sessions, taking people with 30+ years of experience as well as new starters to care through the process, giving them the tools they need to succeed.

    Further Training

    We are able to offer new and existing staff further and advanced training in the care industry, meaning you can sharpen your skill set and boost your CV while working for Carers El!te.

    Care Certficate

    All Carers El!te staff must be working towards the Care Certificate with different modules being signed off by our company director. This can be started as soon as mandatory training is completed.

    E-Learning

    We provide many courses different from what you find in our mandatory training, a full list can be provided by the office, should you feel un-certain about a topic or if you want to expand your knowledge of the industry further.

    Online Training

    We can offer the ability to complete a part of your training online.