Givers Health & Center for Independent Living CalGrows Training for Caregivers
As part of California's effort to support the caregiving workforce ("CalGrows"), Givers Health and Berkeley's Center for Independent Living developed a library of free, evidence-based training content for direct care workers, Home and Community-Based Service providers, and unpaid family and friend caregivers.
These courses cover person-centered care, activities of daily living, emergency preparedness, self care, and other topics to build caregiving skills. They are available in English and Spanish. A description of the courses is below. To access this free library, please register. Use the access code GH-CIL-EN for English and GH-CIL-SP for Spanish.
Course Catalog
See below for a summary of our courses. They are led by nurses, physical therapists, and other clinicians & experts. The videos provide visual demonstrations of physical caregiving tasks, and example scenarios for topics like communication & conflict resolution.
Core Caregiving Skills: Cover the most common skills needed in caregiving, frameworks for care, and tools for future learning.
Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers: Develop a disaster preparedness plan so you’re as ready as you can be when the unexpected hits.
Person-Centered Care: Learn how to work with your care recipient to create a custom plan that reflects what’s important to them.
Disability Justice: Learn about the Disability Rights movement and Disability Justice frameworks.
Technology Consultations: 1:1 sessions to learn how to use assistive technologies & tools to support care recipients in daily life. To register for a Technology Consultation, email assistivetechnology@centerforindependentliving.org.
Build-Your-Own Course (BYOC) Options: These short modules give you an opportunity to get more in-depth knowledge on areas you'd like to learn more about. They include:
- ADLs In-Depth
- Diagnosis & Disease Processes
- Life Completion
- Activities Planning
- Family Caregiving
Access the Training Here
Register using the link below. Use the access code GH-CIL-EN for English and GH-CIL-SP for Spanish. Any questions? Email hello@givershealth.com.
