HSS Public Authority registry is now recruiting caregivers!

The Solano County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority is recruiting caregivers for our IHSS Public Authority Registry. Registry caregivers are matched with IHSS clients in Solano County in need of domestic and personal care services. The pay rate in Solano County as of January 1, 2023 is $16.70 per hour for most IHSS cases, and $18.70 for emergency backup through the IHSS Public Authority Registry.  Registry caregivers must be:

• Able to work in the United States and possess a government-issued photo identification card and Social Security Card with names that match, and pass a criminal background check for the IHSS program ($52-$70)
• Able to use their own car to get to work and transport IHSS clients to appointments and/or errands
• Willing to assist clients with bowel and bladder care and other personal care needs
• Professional with excellent communication skills, flexible, team player, and able to multi-task.

The following skills and training are highly desired, but not required:

• CNA, Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant certifications, First Aid and CPR
• Ability to provide paramedical services, such as wound care, respiratory care, injections, g-tubes, catheters
• Ability to transfer bed-bound seniors and individuals with disabilities, and provide heavy lifting

Tips for being a successful provider on the registry

How to Apply:

Apply Online			Paper Applications
Step	Action		Step	Action
1	Watch the Slide Show Presentation		1	Watch the Slide Show Presentation
2	Go to: https://www.solanocounty.com/caregiver/		2	Print out an Application Packet or call (707)784-8200 and ask that an application be sent to you via mail.
3	Complete and submit the online application		3	Complete the paper application. Be sure your print is neat.
4	You will receive an email once you submit your application. Attached to the email are the reference forms you will need to print out and take to two (2) of your work references and have them complete the forms. Applications are considered incomplete without reference forms.		4	Complete the top portion of the reference form and sign it. Take the reference forms to two (2) of your work references and have them complete the forms and attach them to your application. Applications are considered incomplete without reference forms.
5	Return your completed reference forms in person or by mail to: Solano County IHSS Public Authority Attn: Registry Recruitment 275 Beck Avenue, MS 5-190 Fairfield, CA 94533		5	Return your completed reference forms in person or by mail to: Solano County IHSS Public Authority Attn: Registry Recruitment 275 Beck Avenue, MS 5-190 Fairfield, CA 94533