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.
Apply for services or become a caregiver by calling the IHSS Home Line and Public Authority at (888) 960-4477. Click here to visit our Riverside IHSS website for specific IHSS support for clients and providers.
You are blind, live with a disability or are 65 years of age or older. You must live at home in Santa Clara County. You must have Medi-Cal. Apply for Medi-Cal.
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) .
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.
Home Care Aide Application Process Access the Guardian Applicant Portal at . Create an Account by clicking “Register as a new user.” A temporary password will be sent to your email account. Enter Application Information. Retrieve the Live Scan Form.
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.
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.
Apply for services or become a caregiver by calling the IHSS Home Line and Public Authority at (888) 960-4477. Click here to visit our Riverside IHSS website for specific IHSS support for clients and providers.