This Initial Home Care Aide Training is designed to ensure that newly hired caregivers receive consistent, foundational instruction before providing services to clients. The training establishes required knowledge related to professional conduct, safety, and essential caregiving responsibilities in a home care setting.
Upon completion of this training, caregivers are expected to demonstrate the ability to:
Understand the role, responsibilities, and limitations of a Home Care Aide
Follow agency policies, professional standards, and communication protocols
Apply basic infection control and personal safety practices
Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow reporting procedures
Promote client safety and fall prevention in the home
Demonstrate basic awareness of dementia-related care needs
WELCOME & OVERVIEW OF HCA ROLE
ROLE OF A CAREGIVER- HOME CARE AIDE (HCA)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS A HOME CARE AIDE
ABOUT THE HOME CARE ORGANIZATION
INFECTION CONTROL
EMERGENCIES AND 911 PROTOCOLS
“This training provided clear guidance on caregiver responsibilities and safety expectations. The structure was easy to follow and helpful for preparing new staff before working with clients.”
Caregiver Trainee
This training is intended for newly hired Home Care Aides and caregivers who are required to complete initial onboarding training prior to providing services to clients.
The total training time is approximately 5 hours. Completion time may vary depending on the learner’s pace and employer requirements.
Yes. This training is designed to support required initial instruction before caregivers begin working independently with clients, in accordance with organizational onboarding standards.
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is issued once all required lessons and course components have been completed.
The certificate serves as documentation of completed initial training for onboarding and internal record-keeping purposes. It does not grant licensure or authorize the provision of medical or clinical services.
No. This training provides non-medical instruction only and does not replace clinical training, licensure, or certification required for medical services.
Yes. Learners may review course content as needed to reinforce understanding, subject to organizational access policies.
Learners who are required to complete Initial Home Care Aide Training may proceed to begin the course. All required lessons must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion.
