Being a responsible employer is a skill that is developed over time. Allow yourself time to hone your management, training, and supervising style.
Newsletter Catagories
Consumer
Understanding & Avoiding Overtime Violations
Be aware of the overtime rules in order to avoid inadvertently causing a violation for your providers.
Join the IHSS Advisory Board
IHSS Advisory Board meetings are a great place to bring concerns about IHSS and how service is being delivered.
Utilizing the Registry: Provider Training
Any type of home care training is beneficial, and we highlight the training that each IP has received on the list we send you.
Health & Safety in the Home: Creating a Positive Work Environment
Studies show that workers are happier and more productive when working in a stress-free environment. How can you (the employer) create the least stressful working environment for your care provider?
Community Resource Highlight: Senior Center Without Walls
Free telephone program offering activities, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups for older adults.
Scam Savvy Consumer
Know how to protect yourself from scammers by recognizing a possible scam when you see it.
Good News for IHSS Budget
The new state budget saves billions of dollars and pays down debt, while directing more resources to schools and low-income Californians.
Health & Safety in The Home: Tips to avoid Provider Injury
One of the key responsibilities an an IHSS consumer is that you instruct and supervise the tasks that you have been approved for. This includes providing the proper tools to the provider and, most importantly, training them on how to do them to ensure safety in the home.
Important Information for Medicare/Medic-Cal Dual Eligibles
If you are a Medi-Medi patient–someone with both Medicare and Medi-Cal–or if you care for someone who is, you can get help with questions about Cal MediConnect.