IF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT YOUR EXISTING HCA NUMBER PLEASE CALL DSS (THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) AT (877) 424-5778.
To become a caregiver in California, you need to complete a state-approved Home Care Aide training program (40+ hours), pass background checks through the Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB), obtain HCA certification, and complete mandatory safety and infection control training.
Education and examination Long-term care workers must complete 75 hours of training through a program approved by the Department of Social and Health Services, and must successfully pass the home care aide certification examination.
IF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT YOUR EXISTING HCA NUMBER PLEASE CALL DSS (THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA) AT (877) 424-5778.
Verify Caregiver Registration Click here to go to the state's Home Care Aide Registry search page. Enter the caregiver's first name, last name and PER ID#. Click "search". Check the "Status" column to determine if your caregiver has registered and been cleared (passed the DOJ and FBI background check) to provide care.