What is the difference between a Caregiver and a Home Care Aide?
A Home Care Aide is a title which the state of California developed for Caregivers who work in the In-Home Care Industry who have met all requirements and are registered on the Home Care Services Bureau website. Home Care Aide, Personal Care Aide, and Personal Attendant are common titles for Caregivers.
What is the Home Care Aide Registry?
The Home Care Aide Registry is an Internet Web site of registered Home Care Aides and Home Care Aide applicants that is established and maintained by the California Department of Social Services. The Registry will include the following information: the individual’s name, registration number, registration status, registration expiration date, and, if applicable, the home care organization to which the affiliated home care aide or affiliated home care aide applicant is associated with.
What is the difference between an affiliated Home Care Aide and an independent Home Care Aide?
An affiliated Home Care Aide is employed by a Home Care Organization to provide home care services to a client and is listed on the Home Care Aide Registry. An independent Home Care Aide is not employed by a home care organization; however, independent Home Care Aide can be listed on the Home Care Aide Registry and provide home care services through a direct agreement with a client.
What is an In-Home Care Company?
In Home Care Companies are non-medical care companies that provide care and companionship to senior and adults who need assistance with daily needs, such as meal preparation, running errands, mediation reminders, light housekeeping, incidental transportation, assistance with personal care and other non-medical tasks.
What is a Home Care Organization?
A Home Care Organization/HCO is an In-Home Care Company who has met the requirements of AB 1217 and is licensed with Home Care Services Bureau. All In-Home Care Companies must meet the new requirements of AB 1217 to continue to conduct business. AB 1217 goes into effect on 1/1/2016. Home Care Organization must ensure that an Affiliated Home Care Aide receives a minimum 5 hours of entry level training The Home Care Organization is also required to ensure Affiliated Home Care Aides maintain ongoing training requirements.
Can I work as a Caregiver for a Home Care Organization/In-Home Care Company without registering?
NO. All Caregivers must meet all requirements of AB 1217 and be a registered Home Care Aides in order to work for and provide services to clients of Home Care Organizations/On-Home Care Companies.
What are the requirements of AB 1217 for Caregivers?
Caregivers must have 5 hours of entry level training prior to client contact which must include but not limited to basic safety precautions, emergency procedures, and infection control.
Have TB Clearance.
Submit finger prints/Live Scan for background clearance.
Submit all required forms and fees for registration.
Annually Caregivers must have 5 hours training to include but not limited to topics such as: Client's rights and safety, providing for and responding to client’s needs, reporting, detecting, preventing abuse and neglect, assisting clients with personal hygiene and other home care services, and how to properly transport a client.
How will your school help me to become a registered Home Care Aide?
Our school will provide you with all of the training and resources you need to meet the requirements of AB 1217. In one day you will receive all of your training, submit your Live-Scan finger prints, and complete your application process. You will also complete all of the forms needed for registration.
Will my training be sufficient for my employer?
YES! Our training program is specifically designed for Caregivers and In-home Care Companies seeking to complete requirements and registration process. You will receive a certificate of completion and transcripts as proof of completion.
Do you have annual training for Home Care Aides?
YES! We have entry level training programs as well as annual training programs that will help you maintain your status as a Registered Home Care Aide.
I work, are there classes at different times?
Yes, we realize most Caregivers work various hours. Considering work schedules, we developed our training program so you will only have to come in 1 day to complete training and registration. We have classes during the week and the weekend as well. We are quite flexible and will do our best to accommodate you. Please see our schedule of classes to see what time and dates are available.
I own an In-Home Care Company, can I send my employees too you to receive training?
Yes, our goal is to ease the burden of AB 1217. We will make sure your employees are in compliance with state requirements and complete the registration process. We will provide you with proof of training for your records. You will also receive a copy of your employees transcripts and all of the additional forms needed for you employees such as the, personal record form, mandated reporter form, a copy of their application, live-scan form, and criminal record statement. We give each caregiver a certificate of completion and a copy of their transcripts.
As an Employer I have placed all of my employees on the HCS 200A intent spread sheet, are you still able to assist me?
Yes, if you have placed your employees on the HCS 200A intent spread sheet we will be able to electronically submit applications to Home Care Services Bureau. You will still receive proof of training and copies for all forms need for your employees file.