MEETINGSVisit our website to find ways you can get involved.

Oregon Home Care Commission550 Capitol Street NESalem, OR 97301Toll-free: 1-877-867-0077OHCC website: https://go.usa.gov/xnB3Y

Registry: https://or-hcc.org

Training: Training.OHCC@state.or.us

Workforce development: www.ohccworkforce.orgEmployer Resource Connection:OHCC.ERC@dhsoha.state.or.us

COMMISSION

Quality

for older adults and people with disabilities

Choice

Independence

WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONThe OHCC covers homecare and personal support workers under workers’ compensation. OHCC helps them file claims if injured on the job.

COMMISSIONERSNine commissioners appointed by the Governor for up to three (three-year) terms make up the OHCC.›› Five commissioners are

homecare services’ consumers.

›› The other four represent Department of Human Services Aging and People with Disabilities Program, the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, Oregon Disabilities Commission, and the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities.

Find names and contact information for current commissioners: https://go.usa.gov/xnrFaYou can get this document in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer. Contact Oregon Home Care Commission at 1-877-867-0077 or email OHCC@state.or.us. We accept all relay calls or you can dial 711.

SDS 0360 (rev. 06/2018)

In 2000, Oregon citizens voted to amend the state constitution to create the Oregon Home Care Commission.

The OHCC serves Oregon’s:

›› Older adults and people with disabilities

›› Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and

›› Adults experiencing mental illness.

HOMECARE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAMThe OHCC offers statewide in-person and online trainings for homecare and personal support workers. The trainings enhance their skills and the service quality they provide.

HOMECARE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITIES›› Professional certification

programs for career advancement

›› Community health worker training for homecare and personal support workers

›› Certifications in CPR/first aid

CONSUMER-EMPLOYER TRAINING PROGRAMThe OHCC offers free training to consumers who hire homecare and personal support workers. It helps them become successful employers. They learn about interviewing, writing job descriptions and good communication skills.

REGISTRYThe OHCC has a Registry that matches employers with homecare and personal support workers. Workers provide routine, emergency and respite care to help people stay at home. The Registry is available 24/7 on the internet.

MISSION›› To define the qualifications

of homecare workers

›› To offer a statewide Registry of homecare and personal support workers

›› To provide training for homecare and personal support workers, and consumers

›› To serve as the “employer of record” for purposes of collective bargaining for homecare and personal support workers

The Oregon Home Care Commissionis committed to ensuring the following for older adults and people with disabilities:

Quality of in-home services and workforce

Choice of best worker and services to fit each person’s needs

Independence to thrive at home and in the community