Care Pro Training at Home Instead of Birmingham, AL
At Home Instead Birmingham, care starts with preparation. Our Care Pros complete two full paid days of non-medical in-office training in our 2,200-square-foot training lab before serving clients in the home.
Two full days of training. Real-life practice. Better-prepared care at home.
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Structured Hands-on Training
At Home Instead Birmingham, training is more than a quick orientation. It is a structured, non-medical, hands-on experience designed to help Care Pros build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to support older adults safely and compassionately at home.
Our training includes classroom education, dedicated dementia training, real-life care scenarios, hands-on practice with Activities of Daily Living, and skill evaluation before a Care Pro is matched with a client.
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What Our Care Pros Say
“I loved the hands-on learning and communication. It was fun but serious at the same time. I learned a lot.” - Home Instead Birmingham Care Pro
Day One: Education and Caregiving Knowledge
The first day of training is focused on education. Care Pros learn the foundations of quality non-medical home care, including communication, safety, professionalism, client-centered care, and general caregiving best practices.
A dedicated portion of training focuses on dementia education, helping Care Pros better understand the needs, behaviors, and communication approaches that support clients living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Day Two: Hands-On Learning and Practice
The second day of training is focused on non-medical hands-on learning in our training lab. Care Pros practice real-life care situations and Activities of Daily Living, including mobility support, dressing, sponge bathing, transfers, and personal care tasks.
Care Pro Testimonials
What Our Care Pros Say
“I loved my orientation days and learned a lot I didn't know.” - Home Instead Birmingham Care Pro
Our Training Lab
Our 2,200 square foot training lab is designed to help Care Pros practice in an environment that reflects the types of situations they may encounter in the home. The lab features a variety of training equipment and realistic care setups, giving Care Pros the opportunity to practice hands-on skills in a supportive learning environment.
Our training equipment includes:
- Hospital Beds
- Patient Care Mannequins
- Hoyer Lifts, Transfer Boards, and a Barton Chair
- Wheelchairs, Rollators, Walkers, and Canes
- Gait Belts
- Shower chairs
- Bedside commodes
- Incontinence supplies including adult diapers, male and female urinals, catheter bags, leg catheter bags, bed pans, and ostomy bags
- Sponge bathing supplies
- Blood pressure cuffs, oxygen machines, and nebulizers
- Parkinsons-related tools
Care Pro Testimonials
What Our Care Pros Say
“I left training more confident in my skills.” - Home Instead Birmingham Care Pro