About this Event
Palliative Care for Caregivers Programme.
This programme is for Heath Care Assistants (HCAs), Support Workers and Caregivers working in Aged Care and Community Assisted Living Homes and is Not for Nurses, Allied Health or the general public.
- This workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Certificate.
- The education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand and a certificate will be awarded on completion of the programme.
Topics covered include:
- Principles of palliative care
- Managing physical symptoms
- Care in the last days of life
- Communication
- Understanding loss and grief
- Spirituality and self-care
Target audience: Heath care assistants, Support workers and Caregivers working in rest homes & community homes (Not for Nurses, Allied Health or the general public)
Max attendees 20: Early registration is advised.
Cost: No charge
Dates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate)
Week1: Friday 7 August 2026
Week 2: Friday 14 August 2026
Week 3: Friday 21 August 2026
Week 4: Friday 28 August 2026
Time: 1000 - 1200 (Attendees are asked to arrive at least10 to 15 minutes early to sign in).
Limited attendees: Registration is essential
Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson
Car Parking: We kindly ask if you would please park on Suffolk Road, unless you need to park closer in the car park due to mobility. Please avoid parking near the Hospice’s main entrance on Piwakawaka Road as the road is too narrow for traffic to manoeuvre safely.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Nelson, New Zealand
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