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Learn
necessary skills to work as universal care providers with the elderly
and young children.
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Occupational
Overview
The
Universal Care program at the Hutchinson campus of Ridgewater College
offers career opportunities for people as a care provider for an elderly
person, young children, or person's of differing abilities. Caregiving skills include companionship, personal
care, food preparation, daily household management tasks, cleaning and
food service.
Career
Opportunities
Graduates
have a wide variety of options available to them in the Universal Care
career field. Employment is available in a one-to-one setting or in
group settings such as nursing homes, home health aide-homemaker, adult
day care, social, recreational, transportation service providers, and
personal care attendants. Employment can also be found in private homes,
day care homes, day care centers, and preschools. Areas of emphasis
include food service and cleaning service.
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"The
education I received in the Universal Care program was great. This program
gave me wonderful ideas that I plan to use in my classroom. The classes
I took, such as behavior management, creative activities, and disability
awareness helped me to prepare an environment that was safe and appropriate
for each age. For anyone who loves to work with people, I would highly
recommend the PHD Department at Ridgewater."
- Stacy
Roush
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About the Program
The Universal Care program is designed to educate special needs students
who choose to work in the service occupation area. The program also
offers course groupings leading to employment opportunities in the
cleaning and food service areas. A majority of the credits are attained
through hands-on experiences making it ideal for special needs learners
seeking an employable skill.
Helpful Background
Students may find the following courses helpful, but not required: life
studies and nutrition, child development, health occupations, human
relations, art, and communications.
Tools of the Trade
Graduates of the Universal Care program will gain expertise in:
Credentials Offered
- Cleaning Service Certificate
- Food Service Certificate
- Universal Care Assistant Certificate
- Activity Aide Certificate
- Universal Care Assistant Diploma
View Credentials Here
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