To obtain a Home Health Aide license in California, you need to complete a state-approved training program that includes both classroom and practical instruction. You can choose between a 120-hour HHA course or, if you already hold a CNA certification, a shorter 40-hour HHA course.
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Have successfully completed a 120-hour training program approved by The California Department of Public Health, which includes an examination to test the applicant's knowledge and skills related to basic patient care services. Obtain a criminal record clearance.
Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Here you will learn important information about the program and the requirements for you to follow as a provider. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority.
The California Department of Aging administers the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), funded by the federal Older Americans Act (OAA), through contracts with the network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). AAAs provide services directly, or through partnerships with other public or private agencies.
To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.
California doesn't require a license for individual caregivers, but professional certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) is highly recommended. This involves completing a state-approved training program and passing a state exam.
The Home Care Services Branch (HCSB) is responsible for licensing Home Care Organizations including processing applications, receiving and responding to complaints and conducting unannounced visits to ensure compliance.
To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.