The Back-Up Provider Services provide short-term, immediate services to IHSS consumers who are in urgent need of personal care and have been referred by IHSS social workers. Usually, these consumers are being discharged from the hospital or another facility without anyone at home to help them; their regular provider is not available; or they have not yet been able to hire a provider.
Follow the steps for becoming a
Homecare Provider and joining
the Provider Registry.
You must have up-to-date
CPR/First Aid Certification and a
current TB test clearance.
Provide
homecare work
references.
Be willing and able to: Work anywhere
necessary in the City, provide all personal care
necessary, commit to minimum 3-hour shifts,
and commit to four (4) plus days per week.
Interview with Back-Up Provider
Services staff and complete the
Back-Up Provider application.
If you would like to apply, please scoll down to fill out the application. A member of our staff will contact you soon. We look forward to speaking with you!
Right now many In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) Recipients are left without an in-home care Provider to help them with their basic needs. The IHSS Public Authority is offering opportunities for work to help provide San Franciscans needed home care services at this time.
Download the flyer to learn more about the three different opportunities for you:
Read Job DescriptionPlease read Job Description using link above before you apply.
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