Caregiver training requirements in Oregon

Oregon requires 12 hours of initial training for non-medical caregivers, plus 6 hours each year. Caregivers need a 4-hour minimum agency-specific orientation before working independently, plus at least 8 hours of initial caregiver training: 2 hours before providing services and the rest within 120 days of hire, with a competency evaluation. Caregivers who give medication services need 4 more hours of medication training first.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

At least 6 hours of education each year, plus 1 more hour for caregivers who administer medication.

What should you confirm with the state?

The 12 initial hours are a 4-hour orientation plus 8 hours of training, and only 2 of the 8 hours are due before work starts. Caregivers with a current Oregon health care license or certificate may be exempt from caregiver training. Fingerprinting is optional for the agency.

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.