Guardians of the Silver Age – Eldercare Talent Training Program

Overview

Generation Hong Kong, in collaboration with The D. H. Chen Foundation has launched the “Guardians of the Silver Age” programme, aimed at redefining care in the eldercare sector. This initiative seeks to drive innovation in the industry and actively explore the possibilities of a new generation of silver age services, promoting high-quality independent living for the elderly in response to the ongoing challenges of an aging population.

The program offers a free elderly care course that trains and nurtures individuals aspiring to enter the eldercare sector. It teaches the latest caregiving knowledge in the industry, along with Generation Hong Kong’s tailored behavioral skills and mindset (BSM) for elderly care. This aims to optimize elderly services at both the individual and organizational levels, driving change throughout the entire industry ecosystem from the top down.

Illuminate the Lives of the Elderly and Open a New Chapter in Your Career!

Calling All Guardians of the Silver Age ! Get ready to embrace unique elderly care tasks and inject new vitality into the lives of the elderly! The Guardian of the Silver Age program offers an 8-week free elderly care course designed for individuals aspiring to enter the eldercare sector. This program provides professional care and rehabilitation training, and upon graduation, participants will receive the latest employment information, one-on-one professional consultation, and job referrals, allowing you to unleash your potential and thrive in your career caring for the elderly!

The course aims to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and cultivates learners to practice a caregiving mission centred on “human-centric compassion” and empathy for the elderly. In addition to providing knowledge on nursing and rehabilitation, the course focuses on practical skills training and incorporates real-world simulation scenarios based on interactive teaching models from abroad to enhance learners’ adaptability and empathy. To align with the latest market developments, instructors will introduce cutting-edge eldercare technologies and innovative concepts related to clothing, food, housing, and transportation, helping learners build a more professional and sustainable career!

Requirements

• Aged 18 or above, with a desire to enter the elderly care industry
• No specific educational background or experience required
• Good command of Chinese and basic English
• Basic computer and technology application knowledge
• Passion and compassion for the elderly, willing to engage with them long-term
• Desire for personal growth
• Successful completion of a simple language and basic elderly care knowledge assessment and interview
• Eligibility to work legally in Hong Kong

Program Highlights

Program Highlights:

• Human-centric compassion care: With a focus on compassion-based eldercare approach, we train learners in providing quality care, rehabilitation and nursing services that are tailored to the needs of the elderly.
• Gerontechnology: In line with industry developments, this program offers an in-depth overview on the latest geron-technologies and applications relating to clothing, food, living environment and transportation.
• Market-oriented: Learners will be prepped to meet the current and future needs of the eldercare market, based on the most sought-after profiles and skills as required by employers.
• Innovative teaching methods: We draw reference from overseas interactive teaching methods by cultivating skills and empathy through scenario-based simulations and role-playing sessions.
• A focus on real-world experiences: Part of the program will be conducted in an actual work environment, allowing learners to gain real-life experiences as they interact with industry practitioners.
• Broaden your horizons: Learners will have the opportunity to interact with experienced practitioners and innovators in various eldercare fields and broaden their career horizons.
• Employment-oriented: Graduates will be offered with our latest career market update, professional advice and on-the-job support.
• On-the-job support: Graduates will be able to access professional career counselling services for up to 6 months as they adapt to new challenges in their careers.

The Application Process

Continuous Benefits

Graduate Network: Stay connected with the Generation graduate network.

Events: Participate in various activities and seminars to continue your personal and professional growth.

Giving Back: Become a life mentor and help other learners.

Support: Share experiences and assist fellow graduates in overcoming workplace challenges.

Skills to Be Gained

Work Skills:

• Professional caregiving techniques centred on human-centric compassion and prioritising the elderly:
  • Basic daily care skills
  • Understanding common illnesses and caregiving methods
  • Proactively identifying the needs of the elderly
  • Support for rehabilitation and nursing services
  • Elderly fitness and health management
• Introduction to and operational skills for the latest gerontech  commonly used in care facilities
• Effective communication with the elderly and colleagues
• Problem-solving and handling challenges in the workplace
• Workplace safety and hygiene regulations
• Understanding technological developments in the caregiving industry and future directions

Behaviour and Mindset:

• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Adaptability and initiative in a new work environment
• Personal growth
• Future development planning

Employer Partners