As of January 1st, 2016 all staff member assisting with activities of daily living are required in the state of California to receive 40 hours of initial training. 20 hours must be completed before working independently with residents.

Objective:  Health and Safety Code, Section 1569.625

A staff member shall complete 20 hours, including 6 hours specific to dementia care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626 and 4 hours specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696, before working independently with residents. The remaining 20 hours shall include six hours specific to dementia care and shall be completed within the first four weeks of employment. The additional 16 hours shall be hands-on training.

Videos Included:  All videos are new, created specifically for California requirements.

• Dementia Care
• Emergency Preparedness – Evacuation
• Emergency Preparedness – Fire
• Emergency Preparedness – Medical Emergencies
• Personal Care – Ambulation
• Personal Care – Back Safety
• Personal Care – Bathing
• Personal Care – Dressing
• Personal Care – Grooming
• Personal Care – Hand Hygiene
• Personal Care – Meals
• Personal Care – Oral Care
• Personal Care – Personal Protective Equipment
• Personal Care – Toileting
• Physical Needs of the Elderly – Falls
• Physical Needs of the Elderly – Skin
• Psychosocial Care
• Resident Rights

Details: Our training program has been designed to meet the following subject areas:

• The aging process, physical limitations, and special needs of the elderly
• The importance and techniques of personal care services, including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and universal precautions
• Residents’ rights
• Medication policies and procedures
• Psychosocial needs of the elderly
• Building and fire safety and appropriate response to emergencies
• Cultural competency and sensitivity in issues relating to the underserved aging LGBT community
• Postural supports, restricted conditions, and hospice care
• Dementia care training
  • The use and misuse of antipsychotics, the interaction of drugs commonly used by the elderly, and the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs for use in controlling the behavior of persons with dementia
  • The special needs of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Nonpharmacologic, person-centered approaches to dementia care
  • Hydration
  • Skin care
  • Communication
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Behavioral changes
  • Environment
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Recognizing symptoms that may create or aggravate dementia behaviors
  • Responsiveness to the general security and supervision of dementia residents

Comprehensive:  We understand that providers have an extremely difficult job, and it’s our job to make life easier by providing effective turnkey educational solutions. This training program will consist of the following easy to use components.

• Training Binder Organized by Subject
• Over 20 Videos Provided – USB Flash Drive
• Hands-On Shadowing Checklists
• Certificates of Completion
• Instructional Handouts
• Quizzes to Ensure Competency