Caregiver Incentive Project (CIP), the nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of the cared for by supporting caregivers, will continue to offer a free mentor-based training program for new in-home caregivers this September. The grant-funded program is open to individuals ages 18 and up in Marquette County without prior experience as a professional caregiver. There is currently a national shortage of in-home caregivers and this program works to create one of the first standardized trainings for entering work in the in-home setting.
The CIP Caregiver Academy’s Mentored New In-home Caregiver Training will provide attendees with essential information for effectively preparing to work as an in-home caregiver. The program is intended for individuals interested in working as a caregiver as well as those seeking to learn valuable skills while attending school. Individuals must be able to pass a background check and be physically and mentally willing and able to provide essential care to the elderly, medically fragile, and individuals with disabilities. This is the second training session held in Marquette and twenty spots will be available. Another offering of the training program will be held in Western Marquette County later in 2021 for 20 additional new caregivers.
“We are excited to continue to offer this unique mentor-based, in-home caregiver program to residents of Marquette County,” said Erik Bergh, CIP Program Manager. “Our goal is to provide important training and support for those new to the in-home care setting. We also hope to address the critical shortage of caregivers – and empower everyone in the process.”
Training will be completed through three, in-person weekend training sessions. The program will take place at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University on Friday, September 17 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, September 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Each session will have a different topic of focus, highlighting essential in-home caregiver knowledge and techniques. Through the training, caregivers will be further informed on ethics, caregiver and care recipient safety and privacy, communication and interpersonal skills, feeding techniques, and more. Participants will also be required to complete a free, self-scheduled CPR and first aid training. An in-home caregiver training certificate will be provided upon completion of the program.
Training registration enrolls you in the courses below:
– Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Emergencies and Expectations
– Ethics and How to Recognize and Respond to Abuse
– Medical Information and Precautions
– Responsibilities and Boundaries
– Self-Scheduled CPR/First Aid
Registration is available on Eventbrite. There is no cost to attend. Snacks are provided and participants will earn a stipend for participation ($150 for completing the entire sequence plus online instruction of CPR/First Aid). This program is made possible through the generous financial support of the Superior Health Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Community Foundation of Marquette County and West End Health Foundation. Additional information will be provided on CIP’s Scholarship Program, and attendees will be encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit www.the-cip.com.
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