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
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 fill out our form and once a staff member registers you, 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
TBA
Below are some organizations that offer online training's. Click the organization name to explore the different training's they offer.
Community Hospice Tai Chi for Fall Prevention and Arthritis
Nutrition and Wellness for the Aging Video
Upcoming Trainings
Public Authority In-Home Supportive Services
San Joaquin County ~ COVID-19 Updated