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.
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.
IHSS Care Providers and IHSS Recipients can now access the California Department of Social Services' Timesheet System to get real-time timesheet and payment status information.
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.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) serves aged, blind, or people with disabilities who are unable to perform activities of daily living and cannot remain safely in their own homes without help. For more information, visit the IHSS Web page.
Information for Home Care Aides 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.
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a law that allows family caregivers in California to take job-protected leave away from work to provide care without fear of losing their job. The law applies to individuals in California who meet the following requirements: Employed by a company with five or more employees.
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.