COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the Ohio House has passed House Bill 120, the Compassionate Caregiver's Act. The bill outlines criteria for compassionate care visits in order to allow family members access to their loved ones in long-term care facilities.
Caregiver Eligibility: Individuals 21 and older can serve as a caregiver for no more than two medical marijuana patients. Each patient can have up to two caregivers.
Requirements to Become a Caregiver in Ohio High School Diploma or GED: Most employers require caregivers to have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Caregiver Training Program: Completing a caregiver training program is often required to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality care.
The Ohio Caregiving Act requires hospitals to maintain records about a lay caregiver's name and contact information. The Act further requires hospitals to communicate certain information and provide training and demonstrations to the lay caregiver prior to discharging the patient to their home.
As a national accrediting and certifying organization, the American Caregiver Association is an excellent choice when selecting a training program. Its National Caregiver Certification Course is the most popular of its offerings and covers behavior management, personal care, and other core topics.
Search Online Job Boards: Check various platforms and local job listing sites. Use keywords like “caregiver,” “home health aide,” or “personal care assistant.” Apply with Home Care Agencies: Many agencies are on the lookout for reliable caregivers.
Eligibility. To be eligible, individuals must: Be a Clinton County resident age 65+ OR a Butler, Hamilton or Warren County resident age 60+ Require help with certain activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs) such as bathing, cooking, transportation, etc.