Qualifications for Caregivers in Oregon
This video outlines the minimum education & training requirements for caregivers in Oregon. Specifically, it notes that caregivers providing in-home personal care must complete at least six hours of education annually, and if medication administration is involved, an additional hour is required.
These training standards help ensure caregivers are equipped with knowledge and skills to deliver quality care and compliance with regulatory expectations.
Who we empower every day
By Role
- Agency Owners – Make sure that your caregiver workforce meets Oregon’s training standards, and your software tracks education and certifications properly
By Persona
- Supervisors – Keep an eye on the state of caregiver training, make sure that renewals are made on time, and make sure that education hours are followed
- Care Managers – Assign caregivers whose qualifications match the needs and skills of their clients
- Billers – Verify that service authorization and paperwork are supported by caregiver credentials and training status
- Schedulers – Assign caregivers to clients with particular requirements based on training and certification data
- Caregivers – Finish the mandatory yearly training and comprehend the standards for skill and service provision
- On-Call Coordinators – Ensure that emergency or backup personnel have received the necessary training.
Training is a foundational compliance requirement for home care agencies in Oregon. A system that tracks caregiver education, certifications, shows expiry/renewal alerts, and aligns with scheduling and assignments helps minimize risk and supports quality care.