DIGNITY
Oregon On Track To Implement
Care Provider Training
Training for care providers and personal support
workers is a win-win for workers and consumers;
consumers receive a higher quality of care from better-
trained professionals and workers have a path towards
professional development and career advancement.
Last year, our union advocated for the adoption of SB
1534, which provides training for care providers and
personal support workers who are approved to provide
services and supports to individuals receiving in-home
services funded through Medicaid or Oregon Project
Independence.
Mark Your Calendar!
June 2019
June 1: Homecare Steward Education and Training (101)
SALEM. 9am-5pm. This training is the first in a series that informs
our stewards of how to interpret and enforce their contracts.
Salem SEIU 503 office, 1730 Commercial Street SE.
Call 1-844-503-7348 for more information and to register.
June 15: Administration Review Training (102)
SALEM. 9am-5pm. This training is the second in a series of
trainings for stewards to learn how to assist members with admin
reviews. Open for any member who has already completed 101
Steward Training. Salem SEIU 503 office, 1730 Commercial Street
SE. Call 1-844-503-7348 for more information and to register.
Senate Bill 1534 included training on topics such as:
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Safety and emergency measures
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Understanding the requirements for providers paid
with Medicaid funds
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Providing person-centered care
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Understanding how to support the physical and
emotional needs of the individual who is receiving
care
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Managing medications
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Providing personal care and assistance with activities
of daily living.
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SEIU 503 established a Training Partnership
dedicated to training and developing caregivers
who provide in-home supports for seniors and
people with physical, intellectual, or developmental
disabilities. The Partnership exists as part of the
family of employee benefit plans negotiated and
sponsored by the State of Oregon and our union.
A website was established to provide updates on the
implementation of SB 1534 (http://bit.ly/CP-training-
bill). It includes recommendations from the Training
Workgroup, a task force composed of SEIU members,
community partners, stakeholders, advocacy groups, and
consumers. Rules for the program are being drafted by a
group of SEIU members, community partners, advocates,
consumers, providers, and DHS representatives.
The Steering Committee responsible for the overall
implementation of SB 1534 is composed of leadership
from SEIU, Aging and People with Disabilities, and the
Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Our union
is at the table representing workers’ needs in all three
bodies convened to implement SB 1534. We have a
voice in this process and will ensure that the training is
effective, equitable, and benefits workers.
SB 1534 will be fully implemented in January of 2021, but
pilot programs in select counties will begin next year. Stay
tuned for updates on the pilots later this year.
June 20: Oregon Care Partners Presents TEEPA SNOW
TiGARD. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, check-in starts at 7:00am. Embassy
Suites Washington Square in Tigard. Oregon Care Partners
presents a free workshop with nationally recognized dementia
care and training specialist Teepa Snow at the Embassy Suites in
Tigard on June 20. Teepa’s strategies and hands-on techniques
can help you improve the quality of life and care for a loved one or
individuals living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. This is an
excellent opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s foremost
leaders of dementia-care. Learn more about Teepa Snow at
TeepaSnow.com. For more information and to register go to:
http:#bit.ly/Teepa
Other Training Opportunities
Free Trainings through Oregon Care Partners
Oregon Care Partners provides free access to high-quality
trainings in all corners of the state, helping caregivers to improve
the lives and quality of care of aging Oregonians and individuals
living with dementia.
Trainings are made
possible thanks
to funding by the
Creating a Culture of Quality Care
state of Oregon
and through collaborations with partner organizations like SEIU.
Trainings are conveniently offered both in-person and online
on topics that include Alzheimer’s and dementia-care, effective
approaches to challenging behaviors and safe medication
management for older adults. Please note, OCP classes don’t
count toward training requirements nor qualify for stipend
payment for Homecare and Personal Support workers.
REGONCAREPARTNERS
Create a free training profile at OregonCarePartners.com or call
1-800-930-6851 for assistance. A list of classes can be located
online at http://bit.ly/OCP-classes
Trainings through Oregon Home Care Commission
The Oregon Home Care Commission offers training classes
to Homecare Workers, Personal Support Workers, and their
consumer-employers. For more information go to:
http://bit.ly/OHCC-classes