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If you are a former caregiver and would like to become an Individual Provider (IP) again, you will need to follow these instructions to become an employee for Consumer Direct Care Network Washington, or CDWA. 

CDWA has been the employer of IPs in Washington state since 2022.

How to Become an IP

1. Fill out the application on this webpage, using CDWA’s step-by-step instructions. If you have been an IP with CDWA before, you may be able to use the information in their system already by selecting “Use My Last Application”.

CDWA will give you instructions on the next steps in the process. See more information in the “Getting Started With the CDWA Hiring Process” section of their webpage. You can expect these additional steps:

1. Go through the Background Check and Fingerprinting process. 
2. Get matched with a client. You may already have an eligible client, or you can find a client through the free job-matching website, Carina. Your client will need to verify that they want you to provide care.
3. Complete hiring tasks, like an I-9 and other paperwork.
4. Complete five hours of mandatory Orientation & Safety training. 
5. You will get an “Okay to Provide Care” date. Once you get this you can provide care and submit hours. 
6. Before you can be paid, you have to submit a Client Relationship Attestation. 

Once you become an IP again, you can get all the great benefits that are available to Washington state caregivers: 

• A retirement plan your employer contributes to.
• High-quality, affordable healthcare coverage and other great benefits.
• Learning benefits that allow you to get paid while you learn and advance your career.
• Free job-matching services, so you can work the hours you want to work.

Come back to caregiving today!