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If you want to equip your domestic helper with additional skills and tools to meet the needs of your family, we’ve got you covered. From caregiving for little ones and seniors to providing first aid, understanding nutrition, and more, these courses can empower your helper to take good care of your family. These courses cover a diverse range of subjects, from English language classes to enhance communication skills to baking workshops to develop culinary expertise. Your domestic helper can also benefit from free courses tailored for foreign domestic workers in Singapore, giving them access to valuable knowledge without financial constraints.
What courses can my domestic helper take in Singapore?
Helpers can train in infant care, CPR, eldercare, English, computer skills, cooking and baking. ACMI, HOME Academy and Bunda Network cover language and practical skills.
Are there free courses for domestic helpers in Singapore?
Yes. Nation Club offers online videos with subtitles in a helper’s own language, covering infant care, eldercare, hygiene and chores. HOME Academy and ACMI also run low-cost or community classes in English, caregiving, and computers. Check the next intake before her day off, as seats fill quickly.
Where can my helper learn infant care and CPR?
Mother & Child at Tanglin Mall covers first aid, bathing, hygiene and infant care. Parentlink runs a four-hour baby and child first aid plus CPR class in Hougang. Book both of you in if you want the same emergency steps used at home.
Do helpers need special training to look after young children?
It is not compulsory, but it helps. Open Doors Montessori trains helpers for children from birth to six. Chapter Zero’s Mindful Caregiver course suits ages 0 to 9, and Conscious Parenting Training covers play and gentle discipline. AquaDucks also teaches helpers how to keep children safe in the pool.
Can my helper learn English or eldercare on her day off?
Yes. ACMI in Toa Payoh and Bunda Network run English and computer classes. If she cares for a grandparent, Dementia Singapore offers workshops on daily care and meaningful engagement at Bendemeer. Confirm the language of instruction so she can follow the class comfortably.
Open Doors Montessori offers hands-on training for domestic helpers working with children aged birth to six, blending Montessori principles with effective communication techniques. Designed to benefit the entire family, the program emphasizes open communication between employers and helpers, guided practice during sessions, and weekly handouts to support learning at home. Led by experienced Montessori educators, these courses equip helpers with practical skills and confidence to nurture young children in a positive and supportive environment.
*This course is held at Montessori Children’s House, 886 Old Holland Rd, Singapore 278685.
Open Doors Montessori,+65 8899 8341, [email protected], www.opendoors.sg
From fun-filled courses like baking, computers, and hairdressing to essential caregiving skills and conversational English, they've got it all covered. ACMI provides vocational and language courses for migrants living in Singapore, equipping them with practical skills and offering a supportive community of Foreign Domestic Workers.
Helper Courses on Offer: English, Caregiving, Conversational Mandarin, Computer Literacy, Business Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Money Management, Baking, and Cooking.
ACMI, Agape Village #04-01 7A Lorong 8 Toa Payoh Singapore 319264, www.acmi.org.sg
If your little one loves swimming, AquaDucks' Domestic Helper swimming lessons can come in handy. In addition to acquiring swimming skills themselves, this programme teaches helpers to guide children in the water and keep them safe while swimming at the pool or playing at the beach. Their female instructors are from the Philippines and are fluent in Tagalog.
Helper Courses on Offer: Swimming Classes for Domestic Helpers (with female instructors from the Philippines)
AquaDucks, various locations, www.aquaducks.com.sg
Bunda Network offers affordable courses that equip Foreign Domestic Workers with valuable and relevant skills. Aspiring learners can choose from a variety of courses, including a Basic Computer Course and an English language class to enhance proficiency, enabling better communication with employers and the general public.
Helper Courses On Offer: Language, Communication, Sewing, Baking, Financial Planning, Computer Literacy, and more.
Bunda Network, various locations, www.facebook.com/bundanetworksg
If your domestic helper will be playing a significant role in caring for your precious baby, enroll them in The Mindful Caregiver course. This program consists of three levels of training and is suitable for caregivers of children aged 0 to 9 years old. Your helper will learn essential topics such as respectful caregiving, child-led play, and gentle discipline.
Helper Course on Offer: The Mindful Caregiver
Chapter Zero, www.chapterzero.org
Conscious Parenting Training offers a handy course for parents, caregivers, and helpers. They teach the importance of connecting with children positively and encourages helpers to follow your style of education. They will learn how to play educationally, communicate effectively, and implement positive discipline.
Helper Course on Offer: Mary Poppins Training 1: Interactive Play with Little Ones; Mary Poppins Training 2: Implementing Conscious Discipline
Conscious Parenting Training, Serendipity Centre, #02-05, 51 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187969, www.consciousparentingtraining.com
Many helpers are employed to take care of persons with dementia, which can prove especially challenging, both emotionally and logistically. This is why training in this area is vital for the well-being of all parties involved! Dementia Singapore offers courses to help your helper understand how to care for and meaningfully engage with someone with dementia.
Helper Courses on Offer: Dementia Care Essentials, Dementia Daily Care, and Dementia Meaningful Engagement
Dementia Singapore, BS Bendemeer Centre, 20 Bendemeer Road #01-02, Singapore 339914, www.dementia.org.sg
The HOME Academy, a compassionate initiative by the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics [“H.O.M.E.”], warmly welcomes domestic helpers from all countries and nationalities. Serving as a haven, it offers a nurturing environment for training, development, and support.
Helper Courses on Offer: Eldercare, Childcare, Nursing Aide, Cooking, Hairdressing, Guitar, Computer Skills, Baking, Language, and more.
HOME, 111 North Bridge Road, Peninsula Plaza, #04-32, Singapore 179098 (for Burmese speakers) and 720 Geylang Road, #02-01, Singapore 389631 (for Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, and English speakers), www.home.org.sg
Mother & Child offers courses for helpers to learn the essential skills for taking care of your little one. From CPR and First Aid to emergency procedures, hygiene, bathing, and more, these courses equip your helper with the skills they need to care for your little one, so you can have a peace of mind when you're away.
Helper Courses On Offer: First Aid, Parenting, and Infant Care
Mother & Child, #03-109/110, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore, 247933, www.motherandchild.com.sg
Nation Club is your go-to online video training platform for upskilling your helper! This platform offers employers and their helpers a seamless online learning experience. Their videos come with subtitles in your domestic worker's native language. They add new video topics regularly, keeping your helper well-equipped at all times.
Helper Courses On Offer: Language, Eldercare, Infant Care, House Chores, Personal Hygiene, International Cuisine, Baking Courses, and more.
Nation Club, www.nation.club
Parentlink offers a life-saving course specially designed for parents and domestic helpers, equipping them to handle emergencies involving babies and children. This four-hour Child First Aid + CPR class teaches participants how to respond promptly and effectively in critical situations, from fractures and bleeding to burns and other unforeseen injuries.
Helper Course on Offer: Baby & Child First Aid + CPR Class
Parentlink, 18 Hougang Avenue 3, Singapore 530018, www.parentlink.com.sg
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