5 Hours of Entry Level Training for the Home Care Aide
$50
Home Care Aide/Caregiver Responsibilities and Home Care Consumer Protection Act.
Learn the basic job duties of a Home Care Aide including, HCA scope of practice, protocols and limitations in order to deliver quality care to clients. How to advocate for seniors. Gain knowledge of the Home Care Consumer Protection Act and how AB 1217 has changed the In-Home Care industry and how it effects Caregivers.
Infection Control, and Standard Precautions
Learn how and why good hygiene is important for both Clients and Home Care Aides. Proper hand washing techniques, how to use gloves, and how to maintain a clean, safe and healthy home environment. Familiarize yourself with the chain of infection, infection control and standard precautions.
Safety Precautions for the Home Care Aide and the Client
Learn safety precautions, including what emergencies require first aid, how to respond, and what to do in an emergency situation. Learn what events are considered natural disasters, how to safely evacuate a client form the home and how to contact emergency services.
Understanding Abuse and Neglect of Elderly
Learn the types of abuse and neglect, California requirements for reporting and legal punishments for not reporting. Learn what it means to be a mandated reporter for the state of California and familiarize yourself with Reporting forms SOC 341 and SOC 341A
Client Confidentiality and HIPAA Guidelines
Understand confidentiality requirements for client’s and the specifics of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and how this pertain to Home Care Aides.
Care Plans and Charting
Gain skills on how to read and utilize a client care plan. Learn how to observe, document, and report changes in a client’s health and daily activities. Learn guidelines for subjective and objective notes, changes in client’s abilities, emotional and mental status of the client.