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Care For Work
 

Project

Title:
Care For Work
ProjectID:
LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0459
Description:
“Care for Work” is a tranfer of innovation based on a previous project named “Qualified care” which was directed to the elaboration of training contents about the care of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
Care for work project aims to develope knowledge about the competencies related to care and assistence activities for people with acquired physical disability; it aims to promote continuous training in care sector and to spread “care assistance sector” as a new employment source. The project started in 01/10/09 and will conclude in 30/09/11.
Description in original language:

General description of the project

“Care for Work” is a tranfer of innovation based on a previous project named “Qualified care” which was directed to the elaboration of training contents about the care of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
Care for work project aims to develope knowledge about the competencies related to care and assistence activities for people with acquired physical disability; it aims to promote continuous training in care sector and to spread “care assistance sector” as a new employment source. The project started in 01/10/09 and will conclude in 30/09/11.

End users of the project

The project is directed to everyone wants to improve care and assistance competecies related to physical acquired disability (care and assistance operators, people in training, relatives of disabled people....).

The partnership

“Care for Work” partnership is composed by 8 subjects from 5 different EU countries with the necessary skills and expertise for the successful development of the project. The consortium is composed by organisations of different nature such as: a Public Local Health Service; a consultancy firm specialised in social and market research and in the execution of national and European projects; an engineering company specialised in health assistance; a non for profit educational association; an association for the fight against multiple sclerosis; a training and education charity; a non profit making and non-governmental training organisation; a video production company.

Expected products

Care for Work will combine e-learning (Web 2.0 learning environment which will be based on Qualified Care LdV Project resulting tool) and mobile learning (reproduction of short films in MP4), providing a flexible training for workers of care services.
The main products will be:

  • text documents (handbook, information sheets, etc…), which will contain specific information and training on the techniques for caring people with acquired physical disabilities
  • short training films, which could be easily downloaded by the final users showing figures of care techniques and procedures, which a Report on competencies of workers from care services sector
  • a Guide for the steps to adapt competencies to New Employment Sources (EN, IT, ES, BG,PL)
  • dissemination activities to valorise the project.
Coverage:
ITA; POL; BGR; ESP; GBR
Start Date:
10/01/2009
End Date:
09/30/2011
Typology:
LEONARDO DA VINCI

Coordinator

Coordinator contact detail
The details of a organization/person in charge of the coordination of the project (project promoter)
Organization:
INVESLAN XXI
Firstname:
Jaione
Lastname:
Santos
Address:
Calle Euskalduna, 11, 1D, 48008, Bilbao, Spain
email:
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phone:
0034 944 70 36 70
fax:
0034 944 439 787
skype:
jaionesm
notes:
INVESLAN is a consultancy company specialised in social and market research in different fields such as employment, gender equality, social inclusion and training.

INVESLAN is experienced in the development of studies and surveys in these fields (especially at national level) and in the coordination and execution of projects at national and international level (mainly through the coordination and management of Leonardo da Vinci projects).

During the last few years, INVESLAN has been particularly focused on innovative training methodologies such as e-learning and mobile learning and is working on the development of new learning environments.

Partners


PARTNER CONTACT DETAILS
organization:
ASL3
firstname:
Anna
lastname:
Tonni
address:
40, Piazza Giacomini - 06034 Foligno (PG) Italy
email:
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phone:
0039.348.2887461
fax:
0039.0742.391099
notes:
Asl 3 of Umbria is a Public Health Service which manages activities related to health promotion, care assistance and rehabilitation.

It is articulated in three districts (Foligno, Spoleto and Valnerina) with health territorial centres, in Hospitals and in Depatments. The main goals of Asl3 are: to garantee health care and assistence to about 160.000 people; to guarantee quality in assistance; to promote health prevention; to have an exhaustive view of territory needs; to guarantee the correct organization and implementation of care services.

Asl 3 is involved in the proposed project as an organisation which guarantees health and social care services for disabled people and their families and which promotes innovation and experimental projects and develops research and dissemination on problems related to disability (in the fields of education, rehabilitation, health care assistence, social integration strategies).

organization:
ABDEM
firstname:
Nicolás
lastname:
Terrassa
address:
Passeig de Marratxí, 15 -07008 Palma
email:
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phone:
0034.971229388
fax:
0034.971479744
notes:
The main objective of ABDEM is to help improve the personal autonomy and life quality of people who suffers from multiple sclerosis. At the same time, the institution is working to raise awareness in the community about the physical, psychological and social consequences of the disease.

ABDEM works in the following fields: Psychological and social support for people who suffer from multiple sclerosis and for their relatives and carers; Rehabilitation; Neuro-Rehabilitation; Training; Research; Social awareness and Dissemination. The Association has broad experience in working with people with disabilities, especially with those still in employment. Through this work, ABDEM has identified the need for the development of a training programme that will facilitate the integration of people with disabilities in the labour market.

organization:
POINT EUROPA
firstname:
Kim
lastname:
Von Kanel
address:
The Manse, Garrett Street, Cawsand, Cornwall, UK, PL10 1LA
email:
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phone:
0044.1752.822186
fax:
0044.1752.823786
notes:
Point Europa is a UK training and education charity, based in the village of Cawsand, in rural South West England. A central focus of Point Europa’s activities is to serve the training needs of its immediate community and local region. These trainings range from formal qualifications, in areas such as childcare, language courses, and health and safety, to informal trainings promoting tolerance, respect, and mutual understanding.

Furthermore, Point Europa have extensive experience in the development and validation of European Projects, including the Leonardo de Vinci and Gruntvig programmes. Cornwall has one of the highest percentages of elderly people in Europe, Point Europa works actively with the National Health Service, adult care organisations and care homes to provide support and new training where needed.

organization:
Pragma Engineering Srl
firstname:
Riccardo
lastname:
Magni
address:
Via della Pallotta 5 – 06129 Perugia Italy
email:
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phone:
0039.075.30418
fax:
0039.075.33202
notes:
Pragma Engineering S.r.l. is a SME working in the framework of technological applications in different sectors:
• industrial (ATE, measurement);
• custom projects (B2B relationships);
• education;
• assistive technology.
With reference to education the main activities are related to collaborate in designing educative multimedia materials for specific purposes (with respect to usability, structure, media, etc…) like CDROM/DVD and on-line courses, thought for ODL and blended applications.
With reference to assistive technologies it is supporting specific training programmes in the field of technological aids and tele-rehabilitation applications (www.nureha.eu).
Pragma is gained a specific experience in participating to EU funded initiatives like LLP and R&D programmes.

organization:
WISINF
firstname:
Magdalena
lastname:
Bujak
address:
Rzgowska 17a, 93-008 Lodz, POLAND
email:
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phone:
0048.42.2750.148
fax:
0048.42.640.3355
notes:
WSINF is one of the biggest independent Higher Education Institutions in central Poland, which educates and trains around 5500 students in Łodź and in three divisions in Bydgoszcz, Włocławek and Opatówek. Its students have the possibility to obtain both bachelor and master degree in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Science and Econometrics, Pedagogy and Educational Studies, Computer Artistic Graphics, Economy (Business Studies), Physical Education, Interior Architecture (new) and Physiotherapy (new). In the academic year 2006/2007 WSINF introduced e-learning providing M.A. studies in IT (Computer Science) on-line. Apart from the teaching facilities WSINF has on its campus a Centre of Rehabilitation and Cosmetology offering its services to all the inhabitants of the city. WSINF also owns a hospital in the nearby city of Głowno.

organization:
EURO-training
firstname:
Christomir
lastname:
Zafirov
address:
65, Tzar Simeon Veliki str., 6003 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
email:
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phone:
00359.42.638524
fax:
00359.888439579
notes:
"EURO-training" is a non profit making and non-governmental organisation, founded in 2004 and located in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. The members have a huge experience participating in different E.U. programs and initiatives, such as Leonardo, Joint Actions, Socrates and Tempus. Area of Activities:
Promoting and enhancing of democratic and social values;
Realisation of training programs and social activities for young people and adults;
Professional guidance and consulting of young people and adults;
Training of disadvantaged people, disadvantaged women;
Quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of international projects;
Social, educational and labour integration and motivation training of people with disabilities;
International projects initiating, development and implementation.

organization:
LAPOSS









Targets

Direct Targets:
Adults; Social Workers; Unemployed; Disadvantaged Groups
Indirect Targets:
Adults; Disadvantaged Groups; Vocational Training Policy Makers / Decision Makers; Elderly People; People with Disabilities

Framework

Activity & Participation:
Learning and Applying Knowledge
Environmental Factors:
Product and Technology
Others:
Policies

Tangible Products

FIRST MATERIAL TITLE:
Report on the Competences of Workers from the Care Sector Services
Abstract:
This report will be based will be elaborated according to the results








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