In accordance with the Guidelines for Caregivers pursuant to Section 53b of Book XI of the Social Code (SGB XI) (formerly Section 87b of SGB XI) dated August 19, 2008, as amended on October 21, 2022, individuals in need of care are entitled to additional care and stimulation (Section 43b of SGB XI), which goes beyond the care required based on the nature and severity of the care needs.

Would you like to work as a caregiver but aren’t sure if this job is right for you?

We’ll provide you with the professional skills you need to perform this job!

CourseContent

• Gerontology, with a focus on dementia
• Leisure and recreational activities for people with dementia
• Conflicts / Perception / Needs (social skills)
• Communication training, interacting with those affected
• Nutrition, housekeeping
• Stimulation / daily care
• First Aid Course with Certification
• Confidentiality, privacy
• On-the-job trial period
• Certificate upon completion

The Benefits for You

• The training consists of theoretical instruction combined with hands-on practical training.
• Our instructors have many years of professional and teaching experience.
• We teach in a well-equipped classroom and treatment room.
• We use a variety of teaching methods and materials.
• You’ll deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge through hands-on training in a clinical setting.
• You will earn a first aid certification.
• Funding through an education voucher is available. Please contact your advisor at the Employment Agency or Job Center!

Course duration
:168 hours of instruction, including 50 hours of hands-on training
and50 hours of on-the-job training

Prerequisites

• Willingness to learn and cooperate
• Participation in the group process
• Personal suitability will be assessed at the beginning of the training program.
• Plus an orientation internship (40 hours)

Cost
:1,204.56 EUR (eligible for funding through the Employment Agency or Job Center)
;installment payments accepted

Location
:Neumünster

Dates
TBA

Goal of the training: Basic qualification for entering the nursing field.

Note: This training is eligible for funding through the Employment Agency or the Job Center (“education voucher”).

Course Content

1) Introduction to basic and therapeutic
care2) Basic terminology in anatomy, pathology, and hygiene
3) Types of dementia and caring for people
with dementia 4) Job-specific communication skills
5) Saying
goodbye 6) First-aid course with certification
7) On-the-job training – internship

The Benefits for You

• The program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training.
• Our instructors have many years of professional and teaching experience.
• We teach in a well-equipped classroom and nursing lab.
• You’ll deepen your theoretical knowledge during the on-the-job training.
• You’ll earn a nursing assistant certificate and a first aid certification.
• If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for funding through an education voucher from the Employment Agency.

Instructor
Teaching

TeamParticipants
16

Class Times
Mon.–Fri.: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Certificate

Cost
:1,077.00 EUR (eligible for funding through the Employment Agency or Job Center)

Location
:Neumünster

Scope
:150 hours of instruction with hands-on training
;100 hours of on-the-job training

Schedule
:4 weeks of theory
, 3 weeks of on-the-job training
,1 week of theory with a final exam

Eligibility
Requirements:Minimum age of
16;willingness to learn and cooperate

Date
:TBA

You have successfully completed a training program in accordance with the guidelines for care workers under Section 53b of SGB XI (formerly Section 87b of SGB XI). The guidelines require regular, annual continuing education consisting of two days. During this training, the knowledge acquired is updated and expanded, and participants reflect on their daily work.

Topics include, among others:

• Exchange of experiences
• Current developments in the field
• Managing everyday conflicts with residents
• Support for leisure activities
• Communication with residents, family members, and care home staff
• Rotating Main Topics

The Benefits for You

• The training consists of theoretical instruction.
• Our instructors have many years of professional and teaching experience.
• We teach in a well-equipped classroom and care room.
• We use a variety of teaching methods and materials.
• Financial assistance through the Employment Agency may be available. Please contact your advisor at the Employment Agency.

Course
duration
:Two days

;Class times
:8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

;Cost
:149.00 EUR (Payment by invoice before the course begins)

Prerequisites
:Certificate as a Care Assistant in Nursing Care pursuant to § 53b SGB XI (formerly § 87b SGB XI)

Course locations
: Typically Neumünster and Kiel
;other locations available upon request

Dates
: June 24–25, 2026: Diakonie Altholstein, Am Alten Kirchhof 16, Neumünster
; September 2–3, 2026: Diakonie Altholstein, Am Alten Kirchhof 16, Neumünster
October 27–28, 2026: Diakonie Altholstein, Am Alten Kirchhof 16, Neumünster
November 24–25, 2025: St. Nicolai Senior Center, Lehmberg 24, Kiel
December 9–10, 2026: Diakonie Altholstein, Am Alten Kirchhof 16, Neumünster
December 17–18, 2026: Diakonie Altholstein, Am Alten Kirchhof 16, Neumünster

1. Registration

Registration for continuing education and training programs is done via

email to fortbildung(at)diakonie-altholstein.de or by phone at 04321 2505–1277, providing your full contact information (including billing address and cost center).

Approval from the participant’s supervisor is required. If this approval is not provided, the participation fee will be billed directly to the participant. Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received. Registration is possible no later than 7 days before the start of the event. Last-minute registrations may be accepted if space is available. Upon request, participants may be placed on the waiting list.

2. Participation Fees and Payment Terms

For employees within the Diakonie Altholstein network, participation fees per participant are charged based on a time-dependent pricing structure for each category. The respective price table will be provided separately to managers.

Billing is handled via an internal charge-back to the specified cost center or by invoice. For external participants, the participation fee is €35.00 per person per hour of training. The invoice must be paid in full upon receipt, quoting the invoice number, to the specified account.

3. Scope of Services

The participation fee covers attendance at the event. For events lasting more than two hours, meals may be included.

4. Cancellation and Withdrawal

Cancellation is free of charge up to 14 days before the event begins.
For cancellations made after this deadline, 50% of the participation fee is due unless a replacement participant can be named.