@@augustacare WoW! I've registered and got fingerprinted and was approved within one day. Does this mean that I am qualified to work or do I need to seek training? I do want to seek training, so do you have any recommendations?
@@ryanchiao3030 Most agencies will train you for free. Apply and make sure to ask the right questions to agencies to make sure they're of the right fit. Perhaps use Google Maps to see which ones are close to you and apply.
The address given is wrong: i went to USPS but they said they couldnt find the address either. The zip code and the POX box number should not be the same. Can you give us an idea on how to resolve this problem. Thank tou
Hi! I have submitted my application Nov 29th and live scan 12/05.. but still haven’t got results yet.. saying its still on process.. how long would it take for hca application to process? Ty so much
This Live Scan background check process can take up to 75 days. Now, most are cleared within 1-4 weeks but if you have any criminal history it can take up to the full 75 days. If you have any criminal record exemptions, we suggest uploading that documentation to the Guardian website under your account. If you have a clear background and are having general trouble with your background check status: please email Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance or call (888) 422-5669.
Hi, I have zero criminal history for the last ten years. I do however have crimes from over 25 years ago, so since ihss only needs a 10 year no crimes clearance, will my very old 25 year criminal history cause my livescan and background check to take the full 75 days? I should go right thru ina week or so since I've had zero history in over 10 years, right?
Yes, your background check should process fairly quickly. Although the HCA process tends to be more thorough in the background check over IHSS. HCA has a background check of BOTH the DOJ & FBI. While, the IHSS only has a background check of the DOJ.
Hello, what if I got live scan before I did the application, And it is asking me for agency search for my background check application to go through, where do i find the AGENCY PIN NUMBER
You first would need to verify that your live scan that was done was sent to the CA Dept. of Social Services with a background check for both the FBI & DOJ. If that is confirmed, you then would input the background check confirmation ID in your Guardian (This is the site you originally registered as an HCA in California) account that was given to you at the end of your live scan. That would then connect your background check to your Guardian HCA application for you to bypass taking another background check. As for the Agency Pin, that would need to be collected from the Home Care agency you are employed with. Simply ask them for their HCA PIN and they will give it to you. If you are not currently employed by a home care agency, then you would input the independent caregiver ID that is outlined in the video. Additionally, check out the written article about this video that goes into more detail here: www.augusta.care/blog/how-to-register-as-a-home-care-aide-in-california-part2
Simply wait to see if you have passed the background check. You should be email notified (If you opted into email notifications from the Guardian site) of your background check outcome. If no email, I suggest checking your guardian account registration status in 1-2 weeks to see if you are cleared to work as an HCA. Once cleared, you can start working with as a caregiver with a home care agency or independent. :)
Once you have successfully registered as an HCA, and passed the background check & Livescan fingerprints, & you are informed you are "Eligible" to work as an HCA in the state of California. Your registration will last for 2 years. You then will need to renew your HCA registration on the HCA guardian website ( guardian.dss.ca.gov/Applicant ) You can learn more about registration renewal here: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/home-care-services/home-care-aide-application-process
@@wanguigitonga5495 You would need to use the CDSS website and submit your application to them. You can learn more from the CDSS support website here: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ccld_acs/inforesources/community-care/administrator-certification/the-insider You can also contact 916-653-9300 to receive direct support from their office.
Regarding registration as an independent caregiver: This is only for the state to know where you are going to be working as an HCA, the state has a general PIN # for independent caregivers. This would not affect anything on your end, if you decide to work with a home care agency right after you register as a caregiver, the home care agency you get hired at will update the agency PIN you have from the states to their home care PIN. This way, the state knows you are working with an agency now. Now, regarding actively WORKING as an independent caregiver: If you work on your own (not with a home care agency). You will be solely responsible for your taxes, insurance, etc. You can get paid slightly more working independently, although, you take on the risk of possible insurance issues with a client, work taxes, finding clients, retaining clients, and payment processing from a client. Working with a home care agency removes those responsibilities with a lower pay rate.
Yes it is considered an HCA license, for you to work at any home care agency in the state of California, you need to be HCA registered. Now, the term license / registry varies per user, but in short, it is the same thing. Home Care Agencies are required to have all employees HCA registered for them to legally work for their business.
The HCA background check/fingerprint is sent to the FBI & DOJ specific to your HCA registration. Home Care workers undergo a different background check than most traditional processes. With that said, you would need to submit another one for the HCA registration. For you to get to the background check portion, you first need to register as a HCA in California (Learn how to do this here: ruclips.net/video/wrrd7iKSOo4/видео.htmlsi=Is3yW53Y5FC8avwe ). Once you have registered, you will be given paperwork to go get a new background check/fingerprint.
If you have been denied in the past how long until you can reapply? Ive done Nursing certifications, but HCA is holding a 10 year old misdemeanor against me, whats messed up is my child was molested 14 years ago and I cant get work STILL because I pushed the child abuser smh horrible Criminal justice system
I am sorry to hear about that - I hope that all becomes cleared up. We would suggest you work with the HCA registry to submit any exemption paperwork you have on the misdemeanor case on your record, this would allow you and the HCA registry to clear up your files and give you insight as to when/if you are able to re-apply. You can start this process off by emailing Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance or call (888) 422-5669 and share your specific case with them. They would know the exact specifics on your HCA application status. This way, you are not having to invest any money into the HCA or background check steps and still be denied.
Thank you very much. Just trying to do the right thing for mom.
Glad to hear this was useful to you and your mom!
@@augustacare WoW! I've registered and got fingerprinted and was approved within one day. Does this mean that I am qualified to work or do I need to seek training? I do want to seek training, so do you have any recommendations?
@@ryanchiao3030 Most agencies will train you for free. Apply and make sure to ask the right questions to agencies to make sure they're of the right fit. Perhaps use Google Maps to see which ones are close to you and apply.
Dude, thnx so much, you’re a lifesaver! 🙏
Glad it was helpful! We'll release part 3 soon (TB test).
@@augustacare , 👌🏽
Would it be different process in florida
The address given is wrong: i went to USPS but they said they couldnt find the address either. The zip code and the POX box number should not be the same. Can you give us an idea on how to resolve this problem. Thank tou
After my livescan they want me to sent one copy to the CA Dept. of Social Services
Hi! I have submitted my application Nov 29th and live scan 12/05.. but still haven’t got results yet.. saying its still on process.. how long would it take for hca application to process?
Ty so much
This Live Scan background check process can take up to 75 days. Now, most are cleared within 1-4 weeks but if you have any criminal history it can take up to the full 75 days. If you have any criminal record exemptions, we suggest uploading that documentation to the Guardian website under your account.
If you have a clear background and are having general trouble with your background check status: please email Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance or call (888) 422-5669.
Hi, I have zero criminal history for the last ten years. I do however have crimes from over 25 years ago, so since ihss only needs a 10 year no crimes clearance, will my very old 25 year criminal history cause my livescan and background check to take the full 75 days? I should go right thru ina week or so since I've had zero history in over 10 years, right?
Yes, your background check should process fairly quickly. Although the HCA process tends to be more thorough in the background check over IHSS. HCA has a background check of BOTH the DOJ & FBI. While, the IHSS only has a background check of the DOJ.
Hello, what if I got live scan before I did the application, And it is asking me for agency search for my background check application to go through, where do i find the AGENCY PIN NUMBER
You first would need to verify that your live scan that was done was sent to the CA Dept. of Social Services with a background check for both the FBI & DOJ. If that is confirmed, you then would input the background check confirmation ID in your Guardian (This is the site you originally registered as an HCA in California) account that was given to you at the end of your live scan. That would then connect your background check to your Guardian HCA application for you to bypass taking another background check.
As for the Agency Pin, that would need to be collected from the Home Care agency you are employed with. Simply ask them for their HCA PIN and they will give it to you. If you are not currently employed by a home care agency, then you would input the independent caregiver ID that is outlined in the video. Additionally, check out the written article about this video that goes into more detail here: www.augusta.care/blog/how-to-register-as-a-home-care-aide-in-california-part2
I just done today for my live fingerprints scan what is next to do ?
Simply wait to see if you have passed the background check. You should be email notified (If you opted into email notifications from the Guardian site) of your background check outcome. If no email, I suggest checking your guardian account registration status in 1-2 weeks to see if you are cleared to work as an HCA. Once cleared, you can start working with as a caregiver with a home care agency or independent. :)
@@augustacare I already working for 3months
After doing the livescan, do i need to upload any document on the site or have to just wait the background check is complete ?
You just wait for the background check to be completed. You will find out if you passed by checking your guardian account messages.
I’ll like to know how long it last and how can we renewed it?
Once you have successfully registered as an HCA, and passed the background check & Livescan fingerprints, & you are informed you are "Eligible" to work as an HCA in the state of California. Your registration will last for 2 years. You then will need to renew your HCA registration on the HCA guardian website ( guardian.dss.ca.gov/Applicant ) You can learn more about registration renewal here: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/home-care-services/home-care-aide-application-process
What if I am applying to become an adult home administrator. But I am not employed by a facility, but don’t have an OCA number, how do I go about it
@@wanguigitonga5495 You would need to use the CDSS website and submit your application to them. You can learn more from the CDSS support website here: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ccld_acs/inforesources/community-care/administrator-certification/the-insider You can also contact 916-653-9300 to receive direct support from their office.
I have two DUIs that are over 10 years ago....would I pass a fingerprint background check in California?
If you register as an independent, who takes care of the taxes and liability insurance? Is this a self employed venture?
Regarding registration as an independent caregiver: This is only for the state to know where you are going to be working as an HCA, the state has a general PIN # for independent caregivers. This would not affect anything on your end, if you decide to work with a home care agency right after you register as a caregiver, the home care agency you get hired at will update the agency PIN you have from the states to their home care PIN. This way, the state knows you are working with an agency now.
Now, regarding actively WORKING as an independent caregiver: If you work on your own (not with a home care agency). You will be solely responsible for your taxes, insurance, etc. You can get paid slightly more working independently, although, you take on the risk of possible insurance issues with a client, work taxes, finding clients, retaining clients, and payment processing from a client.
Working with a home care agency removes those responsibilities with a lower pay rate.
@@augustacare Thank you for the quick response. Definitely a great opportunity.
The job I’m applying says “willing to get a HCA license” mind you I’m not certified in anything. Is this process considered an HCA license?
Yes it is considered an HCA license, for you to work at any home care agency in the state of California, you need to be HCA registered. Now, the term license / registry varies per user, but in short, it is the same thing. Home Care Agencies are required to have all employees HCA registered for them to legally work for their business.
What if u already taken a fingerprint and background check live scan last year December 2023 do I consider taken another one how do I go about that
I taken it for Security Guard
The HCA background check/fingerprint is sent to the FBI & DOJ specific to your HCA registration. Home Care workers undergo a different background check than most traditional processes. With that said, you would need to submit another one for the HCA registration. For you to get to the background check portion, you first need to register as a HCA in California (Learn how to do this here: ruclips.net/video/wrrd7iKSOo4/видео.htmlsi=Is3yW53Y5FC8avwe ). Once you have registered, you will be given paperwork to go get a new background check/fingerprint.
If you have been denied in the past how long until you can reapply? Ive done Nursing certifications, but HCA is holding a 10 year old misdemeanor against me, whats messed up is my child was molested 14 years ago and I cant get work STILL because I pushed the child abuser smh horrible Criminal justice system
I am sorry to hear about that - I hope that all becomes cleared up. We would suggest you work with the HCA registry to submit any exemption paperwork you have on the misdemeanor case on your record, this would allow you and the HCA registry to clear up your files and give you insight as to when/if you are able to re-apply. You can start this process off by emailing Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance or call (888) 422-5669 and share your specific case with them. They would know the exact specifics on your HCA application status. This way, you are not having to invest any money into the HCA or background check steps and still be denied.