Housekeeping Assistant in Care and Support

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals who want to start or reorient their careers in the fields of housekeeping, care, or support services.
No previous experience is required.
Career changers and job seekers with an education voucher from the Jobcenter or Employment Agency are also welcome.

This practical training provides hands-on knowledge in housekeeping, care, and support.
Participants learn how to perform household and care-related tasks in private homes or care facilities — combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience through an integrated internship.

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Duration & Scope

Total duration: 24 weeks (6 months)

Scope: 437 in-person lessons + 598 online lessons

Internship: 1 week (5 working days / 40 hours)

Format: Hybrid (online & on-site) or fully on-site

Location: WIECO Education Center, Wipsch 15, 56130 Bad Ems

Course content (excerpt)

Basics of housekeeping and work organization

Hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection

Nutrition and meal preparation

Laundry care and textile maintenance

Waste separation and environmental awareness

Communication and teamwork

Special aspects of care and assistance

Working with elderly or physically limited persons

Job application training and career orientation

Objectives & Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

Perform household and care-related tasks professionally

Apply hygiene and safety standards confidently

Support people in everyday household or care routines

Secure employment in private households or care facilities

Language

The course is conducted in German.
If required, additional support in Russian is available.

Funding & Costs

Participation is 100% free of charge with an Education Voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the Employment Agency or Jobcenter.
We will gladly help you with the application and enrollment process.

Certificate

After successful completion, participants receive a Certificate “Household Assistant” from the WIECO Education Center.

Start & Enrollment

Start: Ongoing enrollment possible
Prerequisites: Motivation to work in the field of housekeeping and care

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Learning that opens doors – practical, personal, and certified according to AZAV.
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Learning that opens doors – practical, personal, and certified according to AZAV.
Eligible for funding via AVGS or education voucher.

Latest courses & start dates

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