How to become a certified caregiver in California

Published: September 12, 2017  ~   0

California passed legislation in Assembly Bill 1217 which you may review the California legislature’s caregiver training mandate which requires:

  • 10 hours of training for Safety, Orientation and Core Competencies in 1st year
  • 5 hours of Core Competency training annually

Caregiver Training University, created by senior home care industry professionals and educators, provides customized training matching the requirements to enable caregivers to easily become certified through an online caregiver training course.

Caregivers may purchase the online senior care training for $59 or become a member of the professional association of caregivers to receive a t-shirt and lapel pin.

Caregivers may:

  • Log-in at any time
  • Maintain access to their training ongoing
  • Pass a 36-question exam to confirm retention of information

California caregiver certification may be transferred to any senior home care agency and renewal training also may be received by just adding a renewal course for your account at Caregiver Training University. As caregiver jobs are plentiful as more and more seniors prefer to age-in-place at home, submit your job application at Caregiverlist.

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Stroke Care Caregiver Training

Published: September 6, 2017  ~   0

Strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability in the USA with high blood pressure being one of the risk factors.

Senior caregiver training for stroke care assists caregivers to be prepared for assisting seniors who have suffered from a stroke. As a stroke will happen suddenly and activities for rehabilitation in the first 6-months being key to successful recovery, caregivers can increase their skills by being prepared as a trained caregiver for assisting seniors with stroke recovery. Take an online caregiver training course for stroke care on your own or through a senior caregiver staff training course that will also meet your state’s training requirements for certification for caregiving.

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Stroke Caregiver Training courses are available at Caregiver Training University and you may apply for a job with a licensed senior care company at Caregiverlist.com

Caregiver’s Stress Relief Photo of The Week

Published: November 21, 2016  ~   0

This week’s stress relief photo was taken at Grant Park in Chicago, IL. Enjoy the perfect view that autumn has to give. We invite you to take a moment to enjoy the photo and the inspirational quote and feel free to share them with loved ones.

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You can read more about this week’s stress relief photo at Caregiverlist Blogs. 

Senior Caregivers Remember to Keep Calm and Spread Kindness

Published: November 14, 2016  ~   0

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Seniors Caregivers should take care of themselves and others by staying calm and spreading kindness through out the world.

How to Become Certified Senior Caregiver

Published: November 14, 2016  ~   0

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Caregiver Stress Relief Photo

Published: September 13, 2016  ~   0

Sunsets for caregivers – find caregiver training and jobs at www.caregiverlist.com. Senior caregivers in many states are required to have training annually to keep updated on the most recent senior care skills and innovations. As caregiving is emotional as well as physical, it is also important for caregivers to care for themselves. Take a moment to enjoy this photo!

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Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week

Published: June 18, 2016  ~   0

What are a caregiver’s job duties?

Published: May 28, 2016  ~   0
Senior caregivers provide many, many services to seniors. Anyone entering the senior care industry quickly learns there are a wide variety of caregiver jobs and caregiver job duties. Sometimes it can be a surprise to learn that professional caregivers must meet certain certification standards by taking training courses meeting state requirements. Then the caregiver must pass a competency test to verify their knowledge.

Caregiver job duties include the following:

  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (often called “ADL’s – see, senior care has hip abbreviations too. Definition of ADL = basic activities you do each day, such as getting up and showering, getting dressed, eating your meals, taking your medications, scheduling appointments, doing laundry, grabbing your mail….you get the idea – anything that can be difficult to do when you have health and mobility issues that limit your capabilities.
  • Personal Care: bathing and toileting assistance
  • Transfer and Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation and Assistance
  • ADL assistant with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Errands
  • Companionship
  • Maintaining Daily Care Notes
  • Specific tasks for Medical Conditions
  • Engaging in Physical and Mental Activities

Caregivers may begin caregiver training in the basic skills with an online course and continue learning by reading books and watching movies to understand how caregiving can be a unique journey for everyone.

 

California Caregiver Training Requirements

Published: April 15, 2016  ~   0
Senior caregivers in California now must be certified for caregiver training meeting the states new requirements.

Senior caregivers working in homes in California must complete:
2 hours of Orientation Training
3 hours of Safety Training
5 hours of Annual Training on Caregiving Core Competencies

Members of the Professional Association of Caregivers receive online training and California caregivers may receive the 10-hour California training by Caregiver Training University.

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Senior Caregiver Job Growth

Published: November 8, 2015  ~   0