To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.
Of those who do get approved, it can take anywhere from two weeks to several months to finally receive benefits. This is due to the meticulous amount of paperwork involved, as well as the process of the case worker assessment, background check, and other procedures.
How to Become an IHSS Provider Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority. Complete and sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment Agreement (SOC 846) .
You (as the consumer/recipient), your family, friends, physicians or anyone who has knowledge about your needs can make a referral to IHSS by calling. Call: You must make a referral for IHSS to the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services by calling the IHSS Central Intake Unit at (877) 800-4544.
Home Care Aides (HCA) need 5 hours of initial training and 5 hours of annual training in specific topics which CareAcademy offers. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) need 48 hours of continuing education over 2 years, 24 hours can be obtained through an approved provider like CareAcademy (NAC provider number 7047).
You (as the consumer/recipient), your family, friends, physicians or anyone who has knowledge about your needs can make a referral to IHSS by calling. Call: You must make a referral for IHSS to the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services by calling the IHSS Central Intake Unit at (877) 800-4544.
Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Here you will learn important information about the program and the requirements for you to follow as a provider. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority.
To become a caregiver in California, you need to complete a state-approved Home Care Aide training program (40+ hours), pass background checks through the Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB), obtain HCA certification, and complete mandatory safety and infection control training.
To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.