The Center of Excellence is a training space designed as a realistic simulation of a client’s home. Training occurring here helps caregivers identify hazardous items, learn more about the safety of a client’s home, and demonstrate the proper use of durable medical equipment (DME), so caregivers can better assist with mobility, transfers, bathing, and toileting assistance.
This unique and innovative space is designed to support interactive training and education opportunities for our caregivers, family caregivers, and industry professionals. The center is located within our Senior Helpers office, with a focus on the highest risks areas, such as the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
Welcome to the Senior Helpers Center of Excellence in Maplewood, Missouri
The Senior Helpers Center of Excellence is designed as a small apartment, complete with a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. This realistic setting allows us to provide practical, hands-on training that prepares caregivers for the situations they will encounter in clients’ homes every day.
The space allows us to elevate the skills and knowledge of our caregivers while also serving as a learning environment for family caregivers and community members who support older adults. By practicing real-life scenarios in a safe environment, caregivers gain confidence, improve problem-solving skills, and learn to provide safer, more effective care.
At Senior Helpers, we place a strong emphasis on caregiver education and professional development because we believe that well-trained caregivers provide better outcomes, greater safety, and improved quality of life for the seniors we serve.
Training Programs
We currently offer two core training programs through the Center of Excellence:
CarePro Training Course
The CarePro Training Course provides foundational training for caregivers. This course focuses on essential caregiving skills such as:
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Safe mobility and transfer techniques
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Proper use of durable medical equipment (DME)
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Fall prevention and home safety awareness
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Personal care assistance, including bathing and toileting
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Identifying hazards in a client’s home environment
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Communication and client interaction
Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice in our simulated home environment, caregivers learn how to confidently perform everyday caregiving tasks while maintaining client safety and dignity.
Advanced Training Course
The Advanced Training Course builds upon the foundational skills learned in the CarePro program and focuses on more complex caregiving situations. This course emphasizes:
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Advanced mobility and transfer techniques
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Working with clients who have mobility limitations
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Supporting individuals living with Parkinson's & Dementia
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Managing higher-risk situations within the home environment
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Problem-solving and adapting care to changing client needs
This advanced course allows caregivers to further develop their expertise and prepares them to provide care for clients with more specialized needs.
Through our Center of Excellence, Senior Helpers demonstrates a deep commitment to training, education, and raising the standard of in-home care in our community.
