A conversation at the office and two references, one from a previous job.
2
Background check
A criminal background check and a check of the state’s care worker registry.
3
Induction
Three days of training: moving and handling, medicines reminders, dementia awareness, food hygiene, first aid.
4
Shadow shifts
At least three shifts alongside an experienced carer, with the client’s agreement.
5
Every year
Refresher training and a spot check on a visit by a senior carer.
Every care week starts empty
A care coordinator visits you at home, free of charge, to talk through the day and plan the visits with you. There is nothing to sign at the assessment.