To apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Call: 714-825-3000 during business hours (Monday – Friday am – pm) Fax: Fax completed applications to 714-825-3001. Mail: Mail completed applications to P.O. Box 22006, Santa Ana, CA 92702.
Who is Eligible? To be eligible, a person must meet all of the following requirements: Be disabled, blind, or age 65 years or older. Be unable to live at home safely without help.
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.
In Los Angeles County, you can apply by phone by calling (888) 944-IHSS (4477) or (213) 744-IHSS (4477) or complete the application SOC 295 - Application For In-Home Supportive Services, available at .
120 hour HHA Training 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.
Become a Provider Step 1: Set up Your Account. Visit the IHSS enrollment website and. Step 2: Get Fingerprinted. Step 3: Attend the In-Person Orientation. Step 4: Fill Out and Return the SIP Packet. Step 5: Create an Online Account.
Orange County IHSS Public Authority Provider/Caregiver Services Must follow the application process. Attend Registry Orientation. Submit a complete application. Must be willing and able to provide personal care and perform domestic services. Must own an insured and dependable car. Must be able to speak/read/write English.
Home Care Aides (HCA) need 5 hours of initial training and 5 hours of annual training in specific topics which CareAcademy offers. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) need 48 hours of continuing education over 2 years, 24 hours can be obtained through an approved provider like CareAcademy (NAC provider number 7047).
How to Become an IHSS Provider Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority. Complete and sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment Agreement (SOC 846) .