Public Authority In-Home Supportive Services
San Joaquin County ~ COVID-19 Updated
The IHSS Public Authority is pleased to announce that we are now offering trainings for IHSS providers online via Care Academy!
Training Topics Include:
- Basic Housekeeping Techniques.
- What does it mean to be a professional caregiver
- Overview of Nutrition and Food Prep
- Managing Job Related Stress
- Assisting with Elimination Needs
- Overview of Skin Care and Wound Prevention
- Assisting with Oral Hygiene
- Introduction to Dementia Care
- Managing a Clean and Healthy Environment (Infection Control)
- Safety Precautions and Fall Prevention (Part 1)
- Safety Precautions and Fall Prevention (Part 2)
- Overview of Transfers and Mobility Equipment
- Communicating with Older Adults
- Assisting with Bathing
- Clients Rights, HIPPA, and Elder Abuse Prevention
- Assisting with Personal Care Through ADLs
- Assisting with Independent Living Through IALDs
- PPE for Homecare
- Overview of Mental Illness Care
- Overview of Intellectual Disability Care
- Coping Skills for Caregivers
- Performing Basic First Aid during Medical Emergencies
- Emergency Planning and Response
Benefits include:
- Self-paced learning
- Certificates available
- Wide variety of classes
- Access on your phone, tablet or computer
If you are interested in this new training platform, please contact Nicole (nlinsenbigler@sjgov.org / 209-468-1747) and once registered, you'll receive an email from Care Academy with log in instructions.
Please contact Nicole if you have any questions; nlinsenbigler@sjgov.org / 209-468-1747
Virtual Trainings
The IHSS PA will be hosting the following classes via Microsoft Teams. These classes are not paid training but they do offer useful/helpful information. If you are interested in taking these FREE classes please call or email Nicole; nlinsenbigler@sjgov.org or 209-468-1747. For individual help please contact Nicole.
Timesheet Training
3/28/2025
10:30 am- 11:30 am
Alzheimer's Association- 10 Warning Signs
4/10/2025
10 am - 11 am
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Nutrition and Wellness for the Aging Video
Topics Include:
- How to register for ESP (Electronic Service Portal)
- Common issues whiles registering for ESP
- T/S entry
- EVV (Electronic Visit Verification)
- Common timesheet problems
- Timesheet Tips
Description:
Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, common warning signs, the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis.
Upcoming Trainings