Already work in home care?
We’re glad you’re part of Oregon’s home care community! We offer many resources and training opportunities to help you grow your skills.
Training
You can build your skills and gain valuable experience through free training opportunities. Some trainings can also help you increase your pay through certification programs.
- Carewell SEIU 503 Training provides Homecare Workers, Personal Support Workers and Personal Care Attendants with high-quality training to help you deliver safe and impactful care.
- Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) offers a variety of in-person and online training courses to help Homecare Workers, Personal Support Workers and Personal Care Attendants develop essential skills. OHCC training covers topics such as personal care, mobility assistance, behavioral support and safety procedures. The commission also provides CPR and first aid training at no cost for eligible workers.
- Elevate Newsletter is a bi-monthly resource for Homecare Workers, Personal Support Workers and Personal Care Attendants. It provides course descriptions, upcoming training dates, locations and times. “Elevate” is available in English, Spanish and Russian, and is a key resource for staying updated on new training opportunities and skill-building programs.
To see all resources for home care professionals, visit Oregon Home Care Workforce Resources.
Certifications
If you’re ready to take your home care career to the next level, there are many ways to build your skills and increase your pay by earning certifications. The Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) offers several certification programs for homecare workers, personal support workers and personal care attendants who want to grow their expertise and qualify for higher pay rates.
OHCC Certifications
Workers who complete certification programs gain advanced skills and may become eligible for higher wages when working with consumers who require specialized support. Certifications cover a range of specialized skills, such as professional development, enhanced medical and behavioral support and community health work.
Examples of certifications include:
Homecare Worker
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Professional Development Certification
- Enhanced Certification
- Ventilator-Dependent Quadriplegia (VDQ) certification
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification
- Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification
Personal Support Worker
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Professional Development Certification
- Enhanced Certification
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification
- Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification
- Oregon Intervention System General (OIS-G) Training
Personal Care Attendant
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Professional Development Certification
Personal Support Worker Job Coach
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Professional Development Certification
- Enhanced Certification
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification
- Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification
Find more information about all certifications and how to qualify at OHCC Certification Courses.
Career
Pathways
Take your career to the next level! Becoming a homecare worker, personal support worker or personal care attendant is a great way to gain experience and support future goals.
The Oregon Home Care Commission partners with Oregon’s 17 community colleges to help workers pursue education and professional training in health care fields, including nursing, medical assisting and emergency medical services.
Find available health care programs at Oregon Community Colleges to explore additional career pathways in health care.
Blue Mountain Community College
Nursing
Emergency Medical Technician
Central Oregon Community College
Nursing Program
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Information Technology
Chemeketa Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Information Management
Clackamas Community College
Nursing
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Emergency Medical Technology
Medical Assistant
Clatsop Community College
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Columbia Gorge Community College
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing
Emergency Medical Technician
Medical Assisting
Certified Nursing Assistant (Levels 1 and 2)
Klamath Community College
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Health Information Management
Emergency Medical Technician
Lane Community College
Nursing
Paramedicine
Physical Therapist Assistant
Health Care Educator
Respiratory Care
Health Information Management
Public Health Education and Promotion Specialist
Linn-Benton Community College
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Hood Community College
Nursing
Nursing Assistant
Licensed Practical Nursing
Mental Health, Social Services and Addiction Counseling
Medical Customer Service
Oregon Coast Community College
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Level 2 Career Pathway
Certified Nursing Assistant (Levels 1 and 2)
Portland Community College
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Behavioral and Cognitive Care
Rogue Community College
Nursing
Basic Health Care
Emergency Medical Technician
Exercise Specialist
Health Care Informatics
Medical Assistant
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Nursing
Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant
Basic Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Care Aide
Personal Care Aide
Medical Aide
EMS Technician (Levels 1 and 2)
Health care Career Core
Tillamook Bay Community College
Skilled Nurse Training (degree granted by Clatsop Community College)
Treasure Valley Community College
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Umpqua Community College
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant (Levels 1 and 2)
Resources
Stay informed and access the tools you need to support your career in home care. These resources are designed to help you stay on track from the latest updates to health and safety guidelines.
- Resources for the Home Care Workforce – Explore a collection of training materials, workforce policies and additional tools to support your work.
- News and Updates – Get the latest announcements and important information for Oregon’s homecare workforce.
- Home Care Workforce Health and Safety – Find resources on workplace safety, injury prevention and guidelines to protect both workers and consumers.
- OregonSaves Retirement Plan – Learn how homecare professionals can save for retirement through the OregonSaves program.
- Carewell SEIU 503 Benefits – Carewell SEIU 503 is the family of training and benefits hard-won by SEIU 503 homecare and personal support providers and personal care attendants to enhance their lives. Delivered clearly, easily, and reliably, these offer the stability, health, skills, and training workers deserve.