Home Management and Homemaking Service Essentials
This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for individuals delivering homemaking and home management services to older adults. Designed for adult learners, the course utilizes interactive multimedia content, real-world case studies, and self-assessment tools to maximize competency, making it suitable for both self-paced study and instructor-led discussions. Participants will learn how to create safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home environments that support aging in place.
The course covers essential homemaking tasks, organization strategies, home safety considerations, personal and household financial management, and best practices for assisting older adults with non-medical home care needs. Key topics also include budgeting, bill paying, care and repair of clothing, responsible purchasing of household supplies, and arranging for medical and dental care, including transportation to and from appointments.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable techniques to enhance the quality of life for those they serve while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
60 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Identify the key components of home management and homemaking services for older adults.
- Demonstrate best practices for maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free home environment.
- Apply effective meal preparation techniques, including nutritional considerations for older adults.
- Implement safe and efficient laundry and linen care practices.
- Assist with shopping and household errands while respecting client preferences and needs.
- Recognize and respond to common home safety hazards to reduce fall risks and other dangers.
- Apply basic budgeting and bill-paying strategies to assist clients with managing household finances.
- Support clients in obtaining and properly caring for clothing, household supplies, and sundry items.
- Perform basic clothing care and repair to preserve personal belongings.
- Arrange for medical and dental care appointments, including coordinating safe transportation to and from healthcare providers.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, families, and care teams.
- Complete scenario-based assessments that demonstrate real-world competency in home management tasks.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
