Caregiver training requirements in Georgia

Georgia requires 40 hours of initial training for non-medical caregivers, plus 8 hours each year. Personal care aides need a nurse aide credential or similar, or a 40-hour training program run by a private home care provider (including basic first aid and CPR); 20 hours must be done before serving clients and the other 20 within six months. Companions and sitters must complete training or show competency in listed areas such as medical emergencies and infection control, and a supervisor must observe each employee's job tasks.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

At least eight clock hours of training or instruction each year after the first year of employment.

What should you confirm with the state?

The license fee and renewal term aren't listed in the rules; confirm them with the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Health. Fingerprint-based checks for private home care providers are required under Chapter 111-8-12.

Is training time paid?

Yes. Required training for caregivers you employ is hours worked, so it is paid and counts toward overtime. Add training hours to each caregiver's weekly total with the overtime calculator and track them on the schedule template.