Training
Training Dates for Fall 2018
UCLA GWEP
The overall goal of this training is to improve health outcomes for older adults in Riverside County through geriatric integration into workforce education and training. Specifically, the training program is for in-home caregivers, especially those caring for someone with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.
• Certificate of Completion issued by UCLA
• Resources and activities to support your success as a provider
• Tools to enhance your caregiving knowledge
• Networking opportunities with other caregivers.
September 19, 2018 Hemet
- Managing Caregiver Stress 10am-12noon
- Home Safety and Fall Prevention 1pm-3pm
November 1, 2018 Moreno Valley
- Managing Caregiver Stress 10am-12noon
- Home Safety and Fall Prevention 1pm-3pm
Two ways to register for this class!
1. Call 877-808-0325
- Leave a message with your name, phone number and which class you would like to sign up for.
- A Recruiter will return your call and confirm your registration.
2. Email DPSS_IHSS_PA_TRT@rivco.org
- Include your name, phone number and which class you would like to sign up for.
- A Recruiter will return your email and confirm your registration.
STAR Training (Support Training & Retention)
STAR training includes a Four Part Series offered three times a year in different regions of Riverside County in conjunction with our training partners at Riverside County
Office on Aging.
Day 1 September 4, 2018 2pm-4pm
Your Role as a Caregiver, Elder Abuse & Caregiver Burnout
Day 2 September 11, 2018 2pm-4pm
Older Adult Sensitivity Training & Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Day 3 September 18, 2018 2pm-4pm
Behavior Management Strategies & Activities to Engage
Day 4 September 25, 2018 2pm-4pm
Safety in the Home & Fall Prevention
Networking opportunities with other caregivers
Two ways to register for this class!
1. Call 877-808-0325
- Leave a message with your name, phone number and which class you would like to sign up for.
- A Recruiter will return your call and confirm your registration.
2. Email DPSS_IHSS_PA_TRT@rivco.org
- Include your name, phone number and which class you would like to sign up for.
- A Recruiter will return your email and confirm your registration.
UCLA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is Now Available Online!
In collaboration with Riverside County’s IHSS Public Authority, the UCLA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is pleased to announce the release of our online website: AGEducate
AGEducate is an online training site for caregivers. The courses on this site were developed by Zaldy Tan, MD, MPH and Heather Schickedanz, MD, geriatricians at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
The site offers no-cost online training in English and Spanish that addresses various topics for caregivers of elderly adults, especially patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Once you finish, you will receive a UCLA certificate of completion.
For information on Enrolling in the progarm please see the flyers below.
Flyers are available in English and Spanish.
AGEducate Flyer (English)
AGEducate Flyer (Spanish)
AGEducate Instruction Sheet (English)
AGEducate Instruction Sheet (Spanish)
Sick Leave Overview for Providers!
To claim Sick Leave electronically, you must be registered and have an ETS account. IHSS/WPCS providers who have questions about creating or accessing their ETS account can call the Electronic Timesheet Help Desk during business hours at 1-866-376-7066 (select Option 4). ALREADY HAVE A REGISTERED ETS ACCOUNT? You are ready to go!
TO SET UP AND REGISTER YOUR ACCOUNT TO BEGIN CLAIMING SICK LEAVE TIME: Go to the following website to set up an account, select the “New User Registration” link, and follow the online prompts: https://www.etimesheets.ihss.ca.gov If you need help, please call the Electronic Timesheet Help Desk at 1-866-376-7066 (select Option 4).
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) PROGRAM PROVIDER PAID SICK LEAVE REQUEST FORM
IHSS Consumer Education Videos
The following resources are provided for program recipients/consumers in an online video format. These videos are intended to help individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.