REGISTERING FOR TRAINING

Please call and register early as some classes do fill up.  And if you are unable to attend, please call to cancel.

Call 1–877–867-0077 – Toll free and use Option 2
If local, call 503-378-3957

Give your name, phone number, address, and provider number when registering.

 Refreshments and check-in start one half hour before each training.

Union representatives are often available with information and to answer your questions about union benefits before each class.

BATHING & GROOMING – 3 ½ hours

Personal care activities such as bathing, shaving, skin care and grooming using person-centered values and techniques.

DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S – 4 hours

Joyce Beedle, RN, BSN, is a nationally-known expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia.  You’ll learn early signs of dementia, the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, and practical tips for daily care.

MONEYWISE – 3 hours
Goal setting, budgeting, and resources for managing your money. 
(This class is for homecare workers’ personal use, NOT for helping employers with finances)

PROTECT AGAINST SPRAINS AND STRAINS – 3 ½ hours
Basic principles of body mechanics and making changes in work activities to protect yourself and others.

PREVENTING DISEASE TRANSMISSION – 2 hours
Universal precautions, infection control, and housekeeping practices.

RESPIRATORY CARE: OXYGEN TO VENTILATORS – 3 ½ hours
End-stage respiratory diseases, basics on the use of oxygen, nebulizers, & ventilators.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS – 3 hours
Drug-Free Workplace policy, impact of drug and alcohol abuse, resources for help.

S.  M.   A.   R.   T. – 3 hours
Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques

Learn fun and practical ways of dealing with stress and how to relax.

T.   R.   I.   P.   S. – 3 hours
Taking Responsibility In Personal Safety
Preventing injuries from slips and trips, safe driving tips, & preparing for emergencies.

WORKING TOGETHER – 3 hours
Communicating needs, interviewing, sharing expectations, and problem solving.

SAFETY FIRST

Do you practice safety on the job?  Protecting yourself as well as your employer is important!
Here are a few tips:

• Use gloves and protective equipment when handing chemical substances or blood &/or body fluids
• Know your emergency evacuation escape routes
• Don’t use broken equipment
• Make sure smoke detectors are in place and are working
• Use ladders instead of chairs if you need to reach high places
• Lift safely
• Wear sturdy shoes
• Keep floors free of tripping hazards, such as cords, non-secured rugs, or clutter

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you miss more than 15 minutes of a training, your pay will be adjusted and the training will be considered “incomplete” and will not be on your training history.

• When you attend training, you are paid out of the vendor system, not the provider pay system.  So your information has to be entered again and your tax ID (your social security number) has to be verified.  You will receive a form W9, which must be filled out and returned. The state allows a grace period to allow you to return the form, but when that has expired, you will be locked out of receiving any more checks until the form is signed and returned.
  

• It takes a few weeks to process the training payments, so allow about 4 weeks to receive your check – although you may likely get it much sooner.

 
Continuous Classes