HACECATH signpost: Handmaids Hospice and Comprehensive Elder Care and Training Home, Mother Charles Walker Close, off Ranch Road, Obudu

Welcome

A Caring Home for the Elderly, a Hospice, and a Training Centre for Professional Caregivers

Handmaids Hospice and Comprehensive Elder Care and Training Home (HACECATH) in Obudu is an old people's home run by the Sisters of Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus. We look after elderly people, especially those who are neglected and vulnerable, with love, dignity and respect, day and night.

We also support families through day care and respite care, and offer home care services.

Alongside the home, we run an accredited training centre where men and women are trained in the professional care of the elderly. Successful graduates are awarded a certificate recognised nationwide and internationally.

Our training is for caregivers, not for the elderly. We train men and women to become skilled, compassionate caregivers who will care for and render services to the elderly, in homes, care centres and hospitals.

24-hour care
Day and respite care
Home care
Training for caregivers

Caring with loveand compassion,for a lifetime of dignity.

Ensuring befitting care for the aged, before their befitting burial.

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A smiling nurse in a blue uniform leaning close to an elderly woman who smiles back

Our vision

To be a pioneer and an outstanding organisation for the training of Geriatric (Elder) Social Care workers, and to provide high-quality care to senior citizens in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State and beyond.

Our mission

To train and provide a high-quality, loving and dignified well-being of the elderly residents by working in partnership with the residents, their families and the community, to ensure fulfilled lives for the senior citizens.

Core values

Promote well-being

Treat the elderly with dignity and respect

Keep every resident safe

Do the right thing to achieve exceptional outcomes

Admission is open for Level 2. It closes 4 weeks after the date of publication, 10th September, 2026.

About HACECATH

Care and training, side by side

Handmaids Hospice and Comprehensive Elder Care and Training Home (HACECATH) is in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State. It was established by the Sisters of Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) and incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2022.

2022Incorporated with CAC

RC. 188964CAC registration

The two-storey HACECATH building in Obudu with a blue roof trim and covered entrance

Our team

Trainers, assessors and academic leadership

The professionals behind our geriatric social care training programme.

Sr. Maria-Eunice Atsu, HHCJ

Ph.D, M.Ed, M.A. (Pastoral Ministry), PGDE, B.A. (English), QAA

Programme Coordinator; Centre Quality Coordinator and Instructor

Dip. in Caregiving
Certificates in the Study of Gerontology and Elderly Care, and in Caring for the Disabled

0703 880 9212 0802 758 8363 meatsu@yahoo.com

Sr. Mary Dorothy Ugim, HHCJ

RN, RM

Matron and Director of Ancillary Staff

Dr. Felix Archibong

MBBCh, PhD, WACP, QAA

Visiting Geriatric Social Care Quality Assessor and Trainer

PhD (Clinical Sciences)
Consultant, Family Medicine (Geriatrics / Rural Health)
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar

Dr. Tosin Olamilekan Banjo

BScPT, DPT, QAA, MSc Neurological Physiotherapy

Visiting Lecturer

Fellow of the Postgraduate Physiotherapy College
Director of Physiotherapy Services, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Atsuan David Undiukeye

MSc, RN, QAA

Director of Academic Affairs

Full-time Lecturer

Mrs. Catherine A. Atuo

M.Sc (Public Health), B.Sc (Public Health), PGDE

Part-time Lecturer

PHC Focal Person, Ipong Ward, Obudu LGA
Part-time lecturer, Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu

Betiang A. John

RN, RPN, B.Sc (Nursing Admin), M.Sc.Ed (Public Health Education)

Part-time Lecturer

Lecturer, Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu

Care in pictures

Person to person, and together as a team

Illustrative images of the care we give: one-to-one comfort, and caregivers and residents together. Tap a picture to enlarge it.

A Sister in a white habit and uniform holding the hands of an elderly man resting in a chair, with other Sisters caring for residents in the background — Care, dignity and hope in every stage of life

A nurse holding the hands of an elderly man in an armchair while other nurses attend to residents in a bright sitting room — Compassion, comfort and dignity, always

What we do

Our five objectives

To train Geriatric Social Care Givers in line with global best practices.
To run a 24-hour in-facility care of the neglected and vulnerable elderly.
To run adult Day Care as well as Respite Care Services for the elderly, to relieve family caregivers.
To operate an agency for Home Care Services, including staff placement and a supervisory role.
To advocate for the elderly in many and varied aspects in the immediate community and the wider society.

Training

Level 2 Elder Care Training Programme

The programme equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required to give quality, compassionate and professional care to the elderly. It is based strictly on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Geriatric Social Care in Nigeria, and aims to produce caregivers with the competencies to meet the challenges of older persons' care in all care settings, in line with global best practices.

This certificate opens up job opportunities nationally and internationally.

₦10,000

Application fee. Non-refundable.

Zenith Bank

Registration payment account. Send your payment receipt to WhatsApp 0703 880 9212.
Account No: 1312849886
Account Name: HANDMAIDS HC ELDER C.A.T. HOME

4 weeks

Admission window, counted from the 10th September, 2026 publication date.

Level 1
Level 2Admission open
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Registration and standards

Recognised, registered and accountable

HACECATH is set up in line with the National Policy Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Geriatric Social Care. Training follows the National Occupational Standards for Geriatric Social Care in Nigeria, Levels 1 to 5, developed by NSCC in collaboration with NBTE. Certificates are fully accredited and nationally and internationally recognised and accepted.

NBTE accreditedNational Board for Technical Education

Cross River StateRegistered with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development (S/N: 075/21)

CAC RC. 188964Incorporated in 2022

Admission notice

Level 2 admissions are open

This is the official flyer for the Level 2 Elder Care Training Programme, published 10th September, 2026. Admission closes 4 weeks after the date of publication.

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Official HACECATH Level 2 admission flyer

How to apply

Call or visit the home to begin.

Contact the homeCall the Programme Coordinator or HACECATH, or visit us in Obudu, to ask about the Level 2 programme.
Apply and pay the application feeThe application fee is ₦10,000 and is non-refundable. Pay into Zenith Bank, Account No. 1312849886, Account Name: HANDMAIDS HC ELDER C.A.T. HOME. Forward your payment receipt to the WhatsApp line, 0703 880 9212. Attach an attestation letter and copies of your certificates.
Apply before admission closesAdmission closes 4 weeks after the 10th September, 2026 publication date.

Fill the application form

Admission application

Geriatric Social Care Training Programme: Application Form

Handmaids Hospice and Comprehensive Elder Care and Training Home, Obudu. Fill in the form below, then send it by WhatsApp or email. Fields marked * are required.

A. Personal information

Surname *

First name / other names *

Date of birth *

Gender *

Marital status *

Nationality (country) *

State of origin *

LGA *

Residential address *

Town / City *

Phone number *

Email address

Emergency contact (name) *

Emergency contact phone *

Relationship to applicant *

B. Educational / professional qualifications

State your highest qualification *

C. Admission requirements

For the Level 2 Training Programme, applicants should have at least O Level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB). Any other relevant certificate or qualification, such as NCE, Degree, RN, CHEW, JCHEW, etc., is an added advantage.

D. Why are you interested in this programme?

Briefly explain your interest in Geriatric Social Care and why you would like to undertake this programme. *

E. Applicant's statement and declaration

I hereby declare that the information provided in this application form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may lead to the withdrawal of my admission. I also agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Handmaids Hospice and Comprehensive Elder Care and Training Home.

I agree with the declaration above. *

Applicant's signature (type your full name) *

Date *

Important notes

The application fee of ₦10,000 is non-refundable.
An attestation letter MUST be attached to this completed form upon submission.
Attach copies of relevant educational / professional certificates and any other supporting documents required.
Incomplete forms may not be considered for admission.
Pay the registration fee to Zenith Bank, Account No. 1312849886, Account Name: HANDMAIDS HC ELDER C.A.T. HOME.
Forward your payment receipt to the WhatsApp line, 0703 880 9212.
Keep a copy of the completed form and your payment receipt for your records.

After you send the form, send your attestation letter and copies of your certificates in the same WhatsApp chat or email. Your details are not stored on this website. They are sent only when you choose WhatsApp or email. The "For office use only" part of the paper form is completed by the school.

Get in touch

Ask about admissions, the training programme or elder care services.

HACECATH

0706 530 5009Landline0704 587 1905Mobilehacecath25@gmail.com

Programme Coordinator

0703 880 9212 0802 758 8363 meatsu@yahoo.com Chat on WhatsApp: 0703 880 9212

Visit us

Mother Charles Walker Close, off Ranch Road, Obudu, Cross River State.