Pre-Service Training - Jan 13, 2020
Topics taught at Pre-employment training (24) hours.
- Orientation of the Organization and Overview of Training
- The Role of the Homecare Aide
- Understanding and Working with Older Clients
- Understanding and Working with Clients with Disabilities
- Personal Care and Hygiene
- Body Mechanic
- Universal Precautions and Infection Control
- Understanding a Plan of Care
- Health Insurance Portability Accountability Privacy Act (HIPAA)
- Home Maintenance When Disease is Present
- Food and Nutrition
- Maintaining a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment
- Elder Abuse and Reporting Requirements (APS- Adult Protective Services)
- How to Handle Emergency Situations
- Monitoring Policies and Coordination with Supervisor
- Responsibility of the Homecare Aide
- Service Reports and Forms
- Provide quizzes on topics and a final Baseline evaluation of 25 questions)
The 24 Hrs. of pre-employment training is waived if the individual is an MD, RN, LPN, CNA and Medical Assistant and has been employed in the field within the past two years.