New Training Standards - Beginning January 7th 2012

With the November 2011 passage of Initiative 1163, new training standards for Home Care Aides go into effect on Jan. 7, 2012. These revised training standards apply only to those home Care Aides hired on or after Jan. 7, 2012. If you were hired before Jan. 7, 2012, check with the MRC or your employer to determine your training requirements. To understand these changes, please see the revised training grid below. 

FOR EXISTING WORKERS

For providers whose categories are eliminated when 1163 goes into effect:

• If you were a Childcare IP or Respite worker, you will be re-categorized as an IP or Limited Service Provider, depending on the number of hours worked per month.

Basic Training Exemptions

• If you worked in 2011 as an IP, AP or Parent Provider, you are not required to take any additional basic training, as you are grandfathered in.

• If you were hired prior to Jan. 7, 2012, you are only required to complete the training standards in effect at the time of your hire. Your deadline for training does not change.

Certification Exemptions

• If you worked as either a standard or credentialed IP or AP in 2011 and have completed all your training, you are not required to take and pass the certification exam, although you may elect to become certified.

UPDATED FEB. 1, 2012

TRAINING STANDARDS - APPLIES TO THOSE HIRED ON OR AFTER JAN. 7, 2012

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HOME CARE AIDE WORKER CATEGORIES - EFFECTIVE JAN. 7, 2012

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAINING

Use the Training Wizard

Start with the easy online Training Wizard to find the training you need. Go to: www.myseiubenefits.org/wizard to complete the Wizard.

Register Early for Training

If you need Basic Training, we encourage you to register for your classes within the first 30 days of hire to get the best choice of class options. If you need Continuing Education (CE) classes, register as early as possible to get the best choice of class options before your deadline. If your birthday falls before or on June 30, 2012 your deadline is June 30th, 2012 and you are required to complete 10 hours of CE. If your birthday is after June 30, 2012, your CE deadline is your birthday and you are required to complete 12 hours of CE.

NOTE: If you are an AP, please refer to page 26 of your Benefit Book for who to contact to get registration support.

Take Online Learning for Continuing Education Credits

Online Continuing Education courses are an easy and convenient way to get the CE hours you need as a Home Care Aide. You can view available courses, take classes and view your credits all from your computer – 24/7. NOTE: If you are an AP, please check with your employer before registering for online CE.

Go Online for Fastest Service and Support

The www.myseiubenefits.org web portal is your comprehensive resource for available classes, your current training status, benefits eligibility and much more. Log in to the portal first to get the answers you need. Instructions to getting a username and password are in your Benefits Book on Page 8.

Update Your Contact Info

Ensure you are receiving the most current information about your training by updating your contact information with your employer. If are you an Individual Provider, update your information with your primary DSHS contact. If you are an Agency Provider, update your information with your employer.