DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S
Joyce Beedle, RN, BSN, is a nationally-known expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia.  You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of dementia, the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, and tips for daily care.  You’ll also learn when and to whom to make a referral.  Active Homecare Workers will be paid 4 hours for attending.

DIABETES BY THE NUMBERS
Learn the basics about diabetes effects and warning signs. This training will focus on food choices and portions, reading labels, planning menus and understanding glucose readings. Active Homecare Workers will be paid 3½ hours for attending.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY IN PERSONAL SAFETY
The T.R.I.P.S. training will give you practical information on preventing injuries from slips and trips, car trips and safe driving, and preparing for emergencies.  Active Homecare Workers will be paid 3 hours for attending

PROTECT AGAINST SPRAINS AND STRAINS (PASS)
Making beds, lifting heavy objects, helping someone into the bath, doing laundry… If you do tasks like this, you may experience lots of sprains and strains to your body.  Learn how to use basic principles of body mechanics to protect yourself and those you help.  Active Homecare Workers will be paid 3 hours for attending.

PREVENTING DISEASE
Keeping yoursefl and your client employer safe and healthy is critical. Come learn more about universal precautions, infection control, blood borne pathogens, and what practices you should use.Active homecare workers will be paid 2 hours for attending.

CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
Kevin Smith, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist, will provide some helpful tips about working with people with cognitive issues and challenging behaviors. You'll get some practical information about the causes, understanding the problems and communication ideas.

KEEPING IT PROFESSIONAL
Do you sometimes get asked to do things you don’t think you should do? Do you want some help in keeping yourself organized? Do you know what to keep confidential – and how? The Keeping It Professional training will explore issues of setting and keeping professional boundaries as well as record keeping, handling money, confidentiality, and more. Active Homecare Workers will be paid 3.5 hours for attending.

WORKING TOGETHER
Making the most of the employer/ employee relationship
Communication around the duties and tasks of the homecare worker is critical. In this training you’ll learn about sharing expectations, how to interview to help start a job out right and how to work together to avoid problems and confusions.

HELPING CAREGIVERS FIGHT FRAUD & ABUSE
What is considered abuse?  Would you know it if you saw it?  Would you know how to stop it?  Do you know if YOU are doing something that could be considered abuse?  Learn about these important issues as well as more about the Medicare program.  You’ll also receive valuable resource information.  Active Homecare Workers will be paid 3.5 hours for attending

Client/employers are encouraged to attend one of these trainings. Please pass on the training schedule to the people you work for.

CPR Training for Homecare Workers

The Home Care Commission will cover the cost of CPR & First Aid training for Homecare Workers who have attended 6 hours of training – or 2 classes – sponsored by the Commission or the SEIU union.  The Commission will pay for your training at chapters of the Red Cross or Heart Association in your area.  You will NOT be paid for your time while attending class.  You may apply for this once per year.

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