kelnich1

In california all HCA (homecare aides, they don’t have to be certified in anything) have to be registered in California. The owner has interpreted this to mean anyone working for the agency needs this registration.

Hi everyone, I am currently working for a newly owned home health agency. They say that I have to apply for the home health care aide registry since we are in california. This seems so backwards to me, I am confused... I have to pay for new fingerprints, and registration fees for a registration for an aide when I am a nurse? I am thinking they are confused about it since they are a new agency but I wanted to know if any other California home health nurses have had to register as a home health aide? Thanks, Kelly

They did mention there is a $20 incentive to get the paperwork in for SOC early so I guess potential for $90 for a SOC. I think I will go in on Tuesday to get a better feel for the company and ask more questions about training and documentation, etc. They did say I can do ride alongs and such... Thank you for this information as now I feel like I will be going in there with my eyes wide open. I actually have a second interview for another job on Thursday and initially I was leaning towards this home health position but now with the amount of time documentation may take it doesn't sound like it would be worth my time. There is no reimbursement for gas, but they try to minimize your drive time.

Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it. $70 for an initial visit with $60 for follow ups doesn't sound as much with the paperwork involved. I didn't even think about the amount of time for documentation. Hmm... I never even thought about dogs. I have an appt/interview on Tuesday. I think I will get a better feel for the agency at that time. They sound pretty desperate for nurses which worries me some, although they say it's because their caseload is growing. They did say I can take as little as one pt a week to a full time schedule. My initial phone interview went fantastic but I have to check them out and decide whether they are a good company to work for.

Hi everyone, I am currently contemplating a job as a HH nurse. The position would be per diem and paid per visit. They said I can do anything from 1 pt to week to practically a full time schedule. I am a little worried as I have been out of the field (nursing in general) for 2 years to raise children and the 3.5 yrs before that I was a telephone triage nurse (no clinical). My background is ED nursing so I am hoping even though it's been 5+ years out of a clinical setting my skills will come back to me. What do you think? Is this a terrible specialty to reenter into the nursing field after a 2 year hiatus? I am also worried about going into people's homes. I mean the ED was not a pretty place at times and I LOVED it but going into people's homes are a whole different ball game. Have you ever felt unsafe? Just looking for some advice or input as well as some encouragement. I love the idea of home health as well as the flexibility it will provide BUT I know it's not a glamorous job. Thanks!