Raising the standards of Eldercare

Jade Circle is the result of a partnership between

Raising the Standards of Eldercare

Jade Circle is a 4-storey purpose-built eldercare facility comprising of a nursing home, a day care centre cum lifestyle club and our training centre, the Jade Circle Acaredemy. The aim of Jade Circle is to raise the standards of dementia care through the implementation of new care models with a focus on autonomy, choices, and dignity.

Our Goals

Jade Circle Acaredemy seeks to address current gaps in Eldercare by equipping care professionals, caregivers and the community with the latest knowledge and skills in Eldercare related topics.

The Learning Experience

Our portfolio of programmes are delivered online and in our classroom facilities, after which learners go on to apply their newly developed skills through industrial attachments and on-job-training opportunities.

Collaborative Partnerships

The Acaredemy collaborates with academic and industry partners to ensure our progammes are of international standard with local contextualisation. We believe in creating informative and engaging educational opportunities which are accessible to the whole community.

City of Glasgow College, UK

City of Glasgow College is Scotland’s largest technical and professional skills college. Its award-winning twin-site super campus in the heart of Glasgow offers outstanding resources and opportunities for students to gain essential skills for their future careers.

The college maintains a commitment to let learning flourish through their innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Their unique industry academy model utilises curriculum, staff expertise and industry partners to match the skills of their graduates to industry needs. As a result, up to 8,000 skilled graduates leave the college each year and are highly sought after by employers.

Social Service Institute

The mission of the Social Service Institute (SSI) is to develop the capacity and capability of the social service workforce. SSI plays a role in empowering Singapore’s social service sector, training and developing the workforce and offering professionals a platform to network with their peers, share ideas and aspirations while charting and advancing their careers. As a strategic partner for National Council of Social Service (NCSS) Members, SSI provides them with programmes and solutions to attract, develop and retain talent to make a difference in the lives of those who need help.

SSI is a key division under the Sector Capability & Transformation Group of NCSS and is appointed by the SkillsFuture Singapore as a Continuing Education and Training (CET) centre for Social Services.

Facilities

The Acaredemy has three classrooms which are equipped with desks, chairs, projectors, TVs, and flip charts. In addition, the classrooms can be joined together by removing the sliding partition to host seminars to over 100 people.

There are two simulations rooms equipped with mannikins, medical equipment and supplies to simulate nursing procedures. These rooms can be used for teaching basic activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, transfer, and positioning, serving of medication and oral and nasogastric tube feeding. The simulation rooms are also fitted with cameras to record trainers or students undertaking procedures which can be viewed from the classroom projector and TVs.

These are two communal areas for students to take their breaks or eat their meals. There is access to hot and cold water, and a microwave is available for use. Computer stations have also been setup for students to use in the area to work on their assignments and projects.

Testimonial

" Excellent content and assignments that build on your knowledge, reinforce it, and then expand it further. The courses prepare people to carry out skills in real life situations. Guidelines given by lecturers were excellent. I received my certificate, and I would like to thank the trainers for the support. The course was challenging, but guidelines given by the lecturers were excellent, and they were always available to provide support. I enjoyed the classes tremendously. I look forward to taking another class at the Acaredemy. "

" I am thankful to be able to learn from both Mdm Low and Dr Katie Avery. They are very experienced instructors in the area of dementia care work. The course contents are well designed, with practical learning aspects such as role plays and case scenario discussions. The most beneficial part for me is the industrial attachment where a student will get to apply the knowledge learnt with a person living with dementia at Peacehaven. I am also a caregiver of 2 loved ones living with dementia. The learning journey at Peacehaven has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to improve the quality of life of my loved ones in a person-centred approach. I would recommend the Acaredmy to caregivers who like to further their knowledge in dementia care. "

" When I found out that Acaredemy was offering comprehensive courses on Dementia, I didn’t hesitate to sign up immediately for both the courses offered. It’s not only theory, there are many opportunities for hands on experiences. Both are helpful, not just for medical professionals but also caregivers at large taking care of family members living with dementia. It’s not just a professional skill but also a life-skill for all. I am so glad to have studied at Acaredemy. I highly recommend anyone, of anyone age, to take advantage of their programs. It’s also serves as a network for students to share, objectively, our challenges in supporting persons living with Dementia. "