Resource Number: 4661058
Alternate name: IHSS; IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

Description
Maintains a registry of independent home care providers. Refers home care providers to seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for In-Home Supportive Services and need assistance with domestic tasks and personal care. Refers home care providers to consumers who do not qualify for IHSS through a private pay registry. Assists care providers in completing the steps to register as an IHSS provider, including orientation, paperwork, and Live Scan fingerprinting. Assists IHSS providers with timesheets and payroll. Provides health benefits to eligible IHSS providers. Offers online and in-person training to care providers, consumers, or anyone interested in improving their skills. 

People interested in receiving IHSS have to start the process with Nevada County Adult Services. If approved they are referred to Connecting Point for caregiver enrollment, orientation, etc.

People interested in becoming IHSS caregivers can contact the Connecting Point IHSS department.

See info for consumers and providers at https://connectingpoint.org/home-care/

Program Phones: 800-242-3338 ext 6052 Quincy Toll Free Number 530-205-5224 Plumas & Sierra counties cell-Annie Adcock 866-577-6331 Toll free 530-274-5601 Business Line 530-274-5602 Fax 844-521-6697 TTY

Main Contact Leslie Kerns Registry Manager 530-274-5601 lesliek@connectingpoint.org Senior Administrator Tim Giuliani Executive Director 530-274-5601 timg@connectingpoint.org

Website: www.connectingpoint.org Email: info@connectingpoint.org

Categorized as:

General Health Education Programs Centers for Independent Living In Home Supportive Services Subsidies Attendant Services for People With Disabilities In Home Assistance Registries Errand Running/Shopping Assistance * Older Adults * People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Homemaker Assistance * Older Adults * People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Personal Care * Older Adults * People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Disabilities Issues Skip Navigation Links.