DESCRIPTION:
This Program of Study transforms caregiving experience into a profession as a Certified Home Services Worker. It outlines client companionship, housekeeping, personal care, and assistance with day-to-day activities. Focus on the basic skills needed to be a caregiver which becomes a foundation of a caregiver’s knowledge and professional development. This Program of Study is a combination of a self-study, virtual classroom lecture and live learner-instructor discussion which overall meets and exceeds equivalency of 8 (eight) hour training as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health Administrative Code Part 245.