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Care Assistant (m/f/d)

Care worker in accordance with Sections 43b, 53c SGB XI – including dementia care.

Cologne qualified in 3 months (incl. 1-month internship) 100% fundable

People in need of care with dementia-related changes, mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities within the meaning of Sections 43b and 53c SGB XI generally have a significant need for general supervision and support.

As a care assistant, you support these people in their everyday activities, go for walks with them, accompany them on outings and take on tasks such as cooking.

General information

Entry requirements
  • Knowledge of the German language
  • Health-related and personal suitability
  • No previous training required
  • Lower secondary school certificate (10a/9) + completed 2-year vocational training or similar education
  • Enjoy working with people
Certificates / qualifications
  • First aid certificate
  • Hygiene in care and kitchen (certificate of instruction)
  • Care Assistant (m/f/d) certificate (in accordance with Sections 43b and 53c SGB XI) including dementia care
Fields of work
  • Retirement and care homes
  • Mobile care services (outpatient care)
  • Elderly support services
  • Dementia care
  • Assisted living
  • Housekeeping
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics / hospices
  • Private households
Funding available through
  • Federal Employment Agency and Jobcenter
  • BFD (German Armed Forces vocational advancement service)
  • BG (employers' liability insurance association)
  • Pension insurance providers
Self-payers
  • Current prices are available on request. Course fees can also be paid in convenient monthly instalments (max. 10).
Further information
  • The success rate for passed exams is 98%
  • The rate of placement into employment subject to social insurance contributions after passing the exam is 100%
  • Programme duration: 3 months including a 1-month internship. Class times: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • The programme includes the care module
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