DESCRIPTION
Meets California’s 5-Hour Annual Training Requirement
California regulations require Home Care Aides to complete a minimum of 5 hours of annual training covering specific topics related to client safety, daily care needs, and abuse prevention.
The CareerSmart® Annual Home Care Aide Training Package includes courses designed to meet these required subject areas.
Required Annual Training Topics Covered
This package includes training aligned with CDSS and HSC requirements, including:
- Clients’ rights and safety
- Providing for and responding to a client’s daily living needs
- Detecting, preventing, and reporting abuse and neglect
- Assisting with personal hygiene and home care services
- Transportation safety when transporting clients
Courses Included
Resident Rights for Assisted Living (1.0 Hour)
This course prepares Home Care Aides to understand, apply, and communicate resident rights, supporting quality care, compliance, and effective reporting of concerns.
Person-Centered Care: An Overview (1.0 Hour)
Learn how to deliver compassionate, respectful care that protects client dignity and promotes independence.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) & Assisting Persons with Dementia (1.5 Hours)
Gain practical strategies for supporting clients with daily living activities while understanding the unique needs of individuals living with dementia.
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing and Reporting (1.0 Hour)
Understand how to identify, prevent, and properly report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with California requirements.
Transportation Safety When Caring for Aging Adults (2.0 Hours)
Learn best practices for safely transporting clients, reducing risk, and maintaining safety during community outings and appointments.
Benefits
- 100% online and self-paced
- Accessible anytime on computer, tablet, or phone
- Immediate certificate of completion to demonstrate compliance
- Developed by education experts in older adult care
- Supports compliance with CDSS and HSC training requirements