Becoming a Comfort to Families in Their Most Delicate Moments.
Some caregiving moments require more than skill — they require tenderness, emotional strength, and a heart that truly cares.
This is the purpose of GSCA’s Home Health & Palliative Care Training: to equip caregivers to support individuals who are chronically ill, elderly, or nearing the end of life with dignity, compassion, and spiritual sensitivity.
Palliative care is a ministry of presence, patience, and love. At GSCA, we train caregivers to handle these moments with the grace of Christ and the skill of a true professional.
Why Home Health & Palliative Care Is So Important
Many families in Nigeria face situations where a loved one:
- Is living with a chronic illness
- Is recovering slowly and requires long-term support
- Has become weak due to age
- Needs comfort, pain relief, or emotional support
- Wants to spend their final days in peace and dignity
Skilled caregivers ease this burden by providing compassionate, attentive, and respectful care in the comfort of the client’s home.
What You Will Learn in This Course
1. Understanding Chronic and Long-Term Illnesses
- Common conditions among elderly Nigerians
- How illness affects mobility, appetite, and daily activities
- How to adjust care routines for comfort and safety
2. Pain Management Support
- Recognizing signs of pain or discomfort
- How to position clients for relief
- Comfort techniques for bedridden patients
3. Emotional & Spiritual Support
- Listening with compassion
- Supporting families through difficult decisions
- Providing Christ-like comfort
- Respecting cultural and faith-based practices
4. End-of-Life Sensitivity & Care
- Maintaining dignity
- Creating a peaceful environment
- Supporting families during transition moments
- Non-medical comfort measures
5. Home Health Assistance
- Hygiene and personal care
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation for weak or ill clients
- Light housekeeping and safety checks
6. Communication & Family Guidance
- Speaking with wisdom and respect
- Keeping families informed
- Documenting changes in the client’s condition
GSCA’s Compassion-Centered Training Approach
Our training does not only teach what to do — it teaches how to care with heart.
Students learn:
- Through scenario-based practicals
- With real-life examples common in Nigerian homes
- Guided by instructors who model empathy, patience, and professionalism
- In an environment built on Christian values
The goal is to raise caregivers who bring peace, not pressure, into any home they enter.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Caregivers supporting elderly or chronically ill clients
- Individuals caring for family members at home
- Those seeking to specialize in palliative or home health roles
- Anyone called to support people in their most vulnerable moments
If you feel drawn to serve with gentleness and grace, this is your course.
Why GSCA Is Trusted for This Training
✔ Strong faith-based foundation
✔ Realistic Nigerian home-care scenarios
✔ GNCC internship experience
✔ Training in emotional, physical, and spiritual support
✔ Graduates known for compassion and professionalism
At GSCA, palliative care is more than training — it is a calling.
Begin Your Journey in Home Health & Palliative Care
Join caregivers who bring comfort, dignity, and light into the lives of those who need it most.
