By Shannin Prather
July 2017 | 2017 Summer Newsletter
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Independent Care Providers (IPs) are now able to earn a second certificate for completing training classes.
The new certificate will be given to IPs who finish all six of the Series 2 classes: Alzheimer’s Basics; Cancer Care Basics; Caregiver Stress Management; Emergency and Disaster Preparedness; Falls Prevention; and The Skilled Care Provider.
As with the original nine certificate classes provided by Public Authority Services, the Series 2 classes are meant to give basic knowledge and tips to assist IPs in their role as IHSS care providers. However, the consumers employing the IPs are the real trainers, and tasks should be completed as the consumer prefers.
The new certificate will be mailed to IPs finishing all six Series 2 classes at the end of each semester. All IPs who have completed the Series 2 classes so far were awarded the new certificate in June 2017.
To learn more about the IHSS care provider training, or training opportunities available to IHSS consumers, visit our website pascc.org and click on the training tab or call the Training Specialists at (408) 350-3220.