Infant-Toddler Caregiver | Honolulu Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationInstructingTime Management

Knowledge

English LanguageTransportationCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client
Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction
Administer bedside or personal care, such as assistance with ambulation, dressing, feeding, or personal hygiene.

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo conferencing software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAlarm systemsAutomatic blood pressure machinesBack bracesBed scalesBedpansBlood pressure cuffsBraille printing softwareCanesCrutchesDigital camerasDigital video camerasElectronic patient thermometersGlucometers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium31-1122.00	Personal Care Aides	title_inference	$35,940 median$46,360 top	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Client progress records — maintain accurately and consistently using electronic health or data reporting software with minimal oversight in a home care environment.
Personal care routines including bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene — perform independently and adapt to individual client needs across a regular caseload.
Medication reminders and vital signs tracking — monitor and document for multiple clients, flagging deviations to the supervising nurse or physiotherapist.
Household errands and running tasks — coordinate efficiently within a client's weekly schedule using time management strategies learned through on-the-job experience.
Client and family guidance on hygiene, nutrition, and household cleanliness — deliver using clear spoken instructions tailored to the client's comprehension level.
Case review meetings — participate in by contributing direct-care observations about client progress and emerging needs to the interdisciplinary team.
Emotional support and companionship — provide consistently to clients experiencing convalescence or family disruption, applying empathy and social perceptiveness developed through field experience.
Communication assistance tools including OCR scanning and email software — use to obtain information or prepare correspondence on behalf of clients with limited technology access.
Safety and emergency protocols — apply correctly when recognizing a change in a client's physical or mental condition during an unsupervised home visit.
Video conferencing software — use to connect clients with remote family members or telehealth providers as part of routine care coordination.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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