by Shannin | Sep 15, 2026 | 2017 Winter, Aging, Community Resources, Consumer, Health, Newsletter, Safety, Well Being
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter Newsletter Home is a place of comfort and safety. However, many times our homes are not designed with the special needs required to safely and successfully age in place. Over time, we must honor our changing wants and...
by Shannin | Sep 10, 2026 | 2016 Fall, Consumer Responsibilities, IHSS, Managing Providers, Newsletter, Policy Updates, Timesheets, Wages
By Ross Graham October 2016 | 2016 Fall Newsletter Exceptions to the IHSS overtime pay rules are possible. Under some conditions a consumer can ask the county to allow their provider to be paid more overtime than is usual on their case. Normally, to stay within the...
by Shannin | Sep 10, 2026 | 2016 Fall, Communication, Consumer - Provider Relationship, Managing Providers, Provider Role
October 2016 | 2016 Fall Newsletter November is National Family Caregiver Month. To acknowledge all of the wonderful care providers working with consumers of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Santa Clara County will celebrate IHSS Caregiver Week from November 13...
by Shannin | Sep 7, 2026 | 2016 Summer, Authorized Services, Communication, Consumer, Consumer - Provider Relationship, Consumer Responsibilities, Health, Managing Providers, Mental Health, Provider Role, Safety, Well Being
By Araceli Gaona July 2016 | 2016 Summer Newsletter ‘Home’ is a word that evokes feelings of safety, security, and independence. Home is the place where we build precious memories and keep our treasured possessions. When you think about your belongings, you may not...
by Shannin | Sep 6, 2026 | 2016 Spring, Consumer - Provider Relationship, Consumer Responsibilities, Health, IHSS, Managing Providers, Newsletter, Provider Role, Safety, Well Being
By Araceli Gaona April 2016 | 2016 Spring Newsletter As an IHSS consumer, you are an employer which means you have a responsibility to set an appropriate tone for your work environment. To set a professional tone, you must maintain clear boundaries with your IHSS...
