New Worker Training
The three-part New Worker Training helps new care providers like you learn about your role as a homecare or personal support worker or personal care attendant. The training also gives you an introduction to providing safe, high-quality services to your consumer.
You will start with a 6-hour, in-person New Worker Orientation, which you must complete before you are approved to work.
Orientation is followed by 8 hours of self-paced, online New Worker Core training. You will need to complete the New Worker Core training within the first 120 days of receiving your provider number.
You will need to pass an assessment after each section of training.
And with Carewell Kicks, a new benefit from Carewell SEIU 503, you’ll be eligible for a free pair of slip-resistant shoes once you complete new worker training.
Be sure to complete an application before you begin training. Applications can be found on the Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) Workforce application page.
New Worker Flyer (PDF)
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Training takes place in three parts:
1: New Worker Orientation
Style
In-Person, Trainer-Led
Duration
6 hours
(Plus an optional 30 minutes to take the assessment)
When
Before employment, within 45 days of submitting an application
Assessment?
Yes. Must pass with 75% or higher in 3 attempts.
What Training Covers
New Worker Orientation covers the foundations of care providing and how to provide person-centered services. Topics include:
- Consumer rights and confidentiality
- Providing in-scope services
- Rules, regulations, and how to receive pay
- Medication management
- Mandatory reporting and preventing abuse
- Safety
- Your benefits
2: New Worker Core Part 1
Style
Online, Self-Paced
Duration
4 hours
When
Within 120 days of receiving provider number
Assessment?
Yes. Must pass with 75% or higher in 3 attempts.
What Training Covers
New Worker Core Part 1 builds on Orientation. Topics include:
- Concepts supporting person-centered services
- Care provider safety
- Consumer safety
- Nutrition
- Promoting healthy hygiene practices
- Promoting community involvement
3: New Worker Core Part 2
Style
Online, Self-Paced
Duration
4 hours
When
Within 120 days of receiving provider number
Assessment?
Yes. Must pass with 75% or higher in 3 attempts.
What Training Covers
New Worker Core Part 2 focuses on strengthening communication and problem-solving skills. Topics include:
- Understanding communication styles
- Building communication skills
- Active listening
- Compassion fatigue
- Self-care
Stipend Information
Do I have to pay for training?
No. The training is free to all homecare and personal support workers and personal care attendants.
Will I be provided a stipend for training I take?
Yes. You will be given a stipend in an amount equivalent to the base rate of pay for 14 hours of coursework, rounded up to the nearest full dollar amount. To see what your pay rate is, please check the Oregon Homecare Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- For example, if your base rate of pay is $17.77, your stipend would be $17.77 x 14 hours = $248.78. Rounded up to the nearest dollar amount, the total would be $249.
The stipend is sent through direct deposit with Routable, a payment service provider.
If you require a check for your stipend, please reach out by email or phone: studentsupportstipend@RISEpartnership.com or 1-844-503-7348 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm PST).
- Include your legal name and mailing address in the email.
- Please note that opting for a check will delay the delivery of your stipend by 2-3 weeks.
Please see the stipend policy for more information on stipends.
How do I receive the stipend?
When you’ve completed all your training, you will receive an email from the Carewell Learning Portal introducing you to Routable, a payment service provider. About 2 weeks later, you should receive an email from Routable that will send you a link to fill out some information. If you do not see the email from Routable, please check your spam folder.
- It will first ask you to fill out tax-related items like your address and Social Security number.
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- Make sure to select “individual” and not “business” when it asks you which one you are.
- Click “Save and continue” to move on to the next step.
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- It will next ask you to fill out your bank account information to set up direct deposit.
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- Logging in through your bank’s online system is the easiest way to set this up.
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Once you’ve provided your information to Routable, you should see your stipend within 7-10 business days.
If you require a check for your stipend, please reach out by email or phone: studentsupportstipend@RISEpartnership.com or 1-844-503-7348 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm PST.
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- Include your legal name and mailing address in the email.
- Please note that opting for a check will delay the delivery of your stipend by 2-3 weeks.
Please see the stipend policy for more information on stipends.
Login and Learning Portal Information
How do I reset my password?
Go to the login page. From there, if you don’t know your password, you can click “Forgot Password” which will email you a link to reset your password. If you don’t see the reset password email right away, please check your spam folder.
What if I don't remember my username?
Your username should be your email address. Try logging in with that. If this doesn’t work, call us at 844-503-7348 or email CarewellSEIU503training@RISEpartnership.com.
I’m getting an error message or having an issue with the learning portal. What should I do?
If you are having a learning portal issue, such as an error message, blank loading screen, audio issues, etc., here are some steps for you to try.
- Check your internet connection.
- Clear cookies on browser. If you aren’t sure how to do that, google how to clear cookies on browser.
- Restart your device (laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone).
- Try a new browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari) – The training portal is less compatible with Apple Safari compared to other browsers.
- Close other tabs and programs while working in the learning portal.
- Email us and we can provide support. Please include the following information if you reach out to our support team:
- What device are you using? (computer, cell phone, tablet)
- What browser are you using? (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari)
- What issue are you having? (stuck module name, specific slides/activity/video, details about the issue, error message, audio issues)
I’m stuck on one of the training modules and unable to move forward. What should I do?
Please check to make sure you’ve completed all included activities in the module. Look back through the module for objects on the screen that may not have been selected yet. Once all the activities have been completed, the “Next” button should appear.
If you are still unable to move forward, please reach out to Carewell by phone at 1-844-503-7348 or email CarewellSEIU503training@RISEpartnership.com.
I’m having difficulty accessing the Carewell learning portal from my iOS (Apple) product (such as an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook). What should I do?
Please try accessing the learning portal using one of the following links:
- New learners: https://seiu503.myabsorb.com/#/public-dashboard
- Returning learners: https://seiu503.myabsorb.com/#/login.
New Worker Orientation
Are you ready to get started? Visit the Carewell Learning Portal to register today!
Please see this guide for assistance with the registration page if your preferred language is not English.