Palliative Care for Caregivers starts Thursday 4 March 2027 (for 4 weeks)

This 4 week programme is for Heath Care Assistants, Support Workers, Caregivers working in Aged Care and Community Assisted Living Homes
About this Event

Palliative Care for Caregivers Programme.

This programme is not suitable for the general public,Nurses, or Allied Health

• 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

Max attendees 20: Early registration is advised.

Cost: No charge

Dates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate)

Week 1: Thursday 4 March 2027

Week 2: Thursday 11 March 2027

Week 3: Thursday 18 March 2027

Week 4: Thursday 25 March 2027

Time: 1000 - 1200 (Attendees are asked to arrive at least 10 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.