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 two classes via Microsoft Teams. These are not paid trainings but they do offer useful/helpful information. If you are interested in taking any of these FREE classes please call or email Nicole; nlinsenbigler@sjgov.org or 209-468-1747.
Timesheet Training
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Date: 2/27/2025
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
IHSS Career Pathways Program
This optional training program is offered to eligible IHSS/WPCS providers. For more information please reference the attached flyers and/or their website.
Below are some organizations that offer online training's. Click the organization name to explore the different training's they offer.
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
Upcoming Trainings