Consumer-Directed Model Training Manual and Personal Care Attendant Handbook

Article Publication Date:

7/12/2006

Summary:

The Arkansas IndependentChoices program developed two new tools. The Consumer-Directed training manual will provide users with ideas and suggestions on hiring, training, and managing a personal care attendant. The Personal Care Attendant handbook will provide users with training material that will help trainees do their job as a personal care attendant. Both manuals contain information about hiring, communication and management issues.

Article Author:

Bradshaw, Yvonne; Nehus, Vanessa; Hart, Andrea

Topics:

Consumer/Participant Direction

Types/Tools:

Manuals; Training materials; Workbooks

Populations:

Personal Assistant

Sources:

Arkansas-Partners for Inclusive Communities

Programs/Initiatives:

Cash and Counseling