Finding Work as a Home Care Worker/Personal AssistantNeed a Job as a Homecare Worker?The Public Authority operates a Centralized Registry that connects seniors and people with disabilities with homecare workers.The Registry seeks homecare workers that follow through with commitments, arrive on time, and can work to meet the care needs of consumers. We will list only those who are courteous, respectful and responsible – during the application process and while working. How can you be listed on the Registry?1st - Sign up to attend an orientation – Pre-register to attend by calling theRegistry Information Line (510) 577-56942nd - Attend an orientation -This required workshop covers rules of the Registry, basics about independent living, working for IHSS and private pay consumers, and much more! At orientation you will:
Show original work authorization documents
Submit a complete Registry application
Provide positive work history
Provide 3 positive work references
3rd - Interview with the RegistryHow does the Registry work?Once you are accepted to the Registry, IHSS consumers who want to hire a personal assistant/home care worker can get your name from the Registry. It is then the responsibility of the consumer to call, interview, select, hire, enroll and supervise the worker. The Registry does not arrange or conduct interviews for Consumers.Skills neededNo prior experience is required to be an IHSS worker but the Registry agencies can tell you how to learn more about caregiving, so that you can have more opportunities in this important and growing line of work. See the "Training and Workshops" page of this website for information on training and workshops offered by the Public Authority.Pay and BenefitsThe pay for IHSS workers is $11.50 per hour as of July 1, 2009. (Please note, the wage may change.) A medical, dental and vision plan is offered to new workers receiving paychecks for working at least 80 IHSS hours per month.
