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Public Authority Training and Workshops
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Training Opportunities for IHSS Home Care Workers
- Fall 2008 Classes in Hayward - ALL CLASSES ARE FULL
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- CPR/FIRST AID - November 8, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- CPR/FIRST AID - November 21, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter 2009 classes will be posted by the first of January.
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Core Workshops for IHSS Homecare Workers
The following workshops are offered quarterly rotating among Oakland, Hayward, Fremont and Pleasanton.
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IHSS BASICS
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Learn who employs IHSS workers, what job duties you might perform, how to be successful in an interview, and how to negotiate a job agreement. Participants also learn how to enroll in the IHSS as a personal assistant, how to fill out a timesheet correctly, what benefits you are eligible to receive and where to go with problems or questions.
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Special Topics in Homecare
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The following workshops are offered approximately once a year:
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First Aid & CPR
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Learn how to prevent, preprare for and resopnd to workplace emergencies. Participants receive certification for successful completion of the course.
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Universal Precautions & Preventing Aches and Pains on the Job
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Homecare workers learn how to prevent the spread of disease on the job through simple practices like hand washing and using gloves when appropriate. Homecare workers also learn how to identify risks on the job, find ways to prevent injury, and how to address their concerns with their consumers.
Body Mechanics & Transfers
Homecare workers learn best practices for lifting and transferring consumers, how to keep themselves and the consumer safe and how to use assistive equipment.
ABC's of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Homecare workers learn the basics about Alzheimer's and dementia and how to handle communication and care challenges.
Current IHSS homecare workers or participants on the Public Authority registry can ask to be placed on the mailing list for receiving notice about all upcoming workshops or classes, by calling 510-577-3554 or e-mailing Linda Ayala at lsayala@ac-pa4ihss.org.
Training Opportunities for IHSS Consumers
For more information on training opportunities for IHSS consumers, call 510/577-3554.
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Consumer DVD
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The video, "A Consumer Guid to IHSS: Building Bridges to Independence and Dignity" is available for Consumers to introduce them to IHSS, the assessment process, and hiring and managing home care workers. The video is 24 minutes long. The video is available to borrow for private viewing by consumers and family members. We are also available to show the video and facilitate a discussion with IHSS consumers or potential consumers at local senior centers or community residences. This video is currently available in English and Spanish. See Request Form at the top of this page to request a video.
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Consumer Handbook
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A Consumer Guide to IHSS: Building Bridges to Independence and Dignity is also available, free of charge to IHSS consumers. This guide offers information found in the video and more as well as sample forms and important phone numbers. This guide is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Farsi & Vietnamese. See Request Form at the top of this page to request a handbook, or go to Factsheets & Manuals to download the handbook.
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