HCA TRAINING : HOME CARE AIDE (5 HOURS)

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Health & Safety Code Section 1796.44-1796.45

The AB1217 Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act, signed and passed by California Governor, Jerry Brown and became a law in October,2013.  The Act has stricter requirement now and all Home Care Agencies have to comply.

For Caregivers, Licensing and Training requirements effective January 01, 2016.

Two Hours of Orientation training regarding his/her role as a Caregiver and the applicable terms of employment.

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Roles and Duties of a HCA

The following list of duties is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently, or as a group of duties in the course of working with the client.  The HCA duties are not limited to those listed:

• Companionship

• Dressing

• Eating

• Personal Care

• Maintaining Continence

(Activities of Daily Living) & (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)

• Caregiver & Employer Work Agreement

• Job Description

• Work Schedules

• Wages & Fees

Three hours of Safety Training including basic safety precautions, emergency procedures, and infection control.

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• Workplace Safety

• Proper Lifting Techniques

• Fall Prevention

• Fire Safety

• Infection Control