WAHCA was formed in 2005 to advance the field of Home Care in Washington State and support member home care agencies. WAHCA is the state chapter of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). What We Do: • Protect seniors by setting high industry best-practice standards • Educate the public about home care benefits, uses, and resources • Advocate in Olympia for our client families and our members • Coordinate with and educate other health care providers regarding home care • Provide connection, support, education, and training opportunities for members and the community What are the requirements to be a WAHCA member caregiver? • Be able to work legally in the United States • Possess a Department of Health credential such as a CNA, NAC, NAR, or HCA credential. • Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU background check with no disqualifying offenses against vulnerable adults or children. • Must have completed or are registered to complete the required testing and education for obtaining license if not already completed prior to application. • Must complete 12 hours of continuing credits each year • Must pass all agency specific requirements, background checks, credentialing, and orientation requirements. Learn more at our website wahca.org To find a home care agency, visit http://www.hcaoa.org/find-a-provider/advanced/