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Homecare Workers: Who We Are

SEIU Local 503 represents more than 9,000 homecare workers in the state of Oregon. Homecare workers take care of seniors and people with disabilities so they can live with dignity in their own homes.

2010-12 Homecare Council

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2010-2012 Homecare Council

Resources for Homecare Providers
Homecare Orientation Booklet

Oregon Department of Human Services information about Homecare services
Oregon Department of Human Services Homecare Worker Guide
New Provider Q&A
Advocating for Quality Care Brochure (How to get the hours your Client-Employer needs)
Homecare Steward Application
Live-in Provider Orientation Presentation
Live-in Provider Orientation Manual

Brochures

Oregon Home Care Commission Brochure :: How to Prepare for Your Homecare Worker Hearing

Contracts
2009-2011 Contract :: 2007-2009 Contract :: 2005-2007 Contract :: 2003-2005 Contract

Forms
HCW Application form (Word - fillable) or (PDF)
Request for Direct Deposit of Wages (Word) or (PDF)
Cancellation of Direct Deposit (Word) or (PDF)

Manuals
Infection Control - Self-Study Course

Homecare Worker Guide: English :: Spanish
Registry and Referral System

Safety Manual for Homecare Workers 

Injured on the job? Registered Oregon homecare workers who are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 503 are eligible for workers' compensation coverage for injuries that occur on the job.

What to do if you are injured on the job: Russian :: English :: Spanish 

801 Claim Form: English or English with form fields :: Spanish or Spanish with form fields
Submit the 801 Claim form to:
Kelly Rosenau, Workers' Compensation Coordinator
Oregon Home Care Commission, 676 Church Street NE, Salem OR 97301-2401
Phone: 503-378-3099 :: Toll-free: 888-365-0001 :: E-mail: kelly.k.rosenau@state.or.us

If you seek medical attention: Complete Form 827, Worker's and Physician's Report

SAIF Corporation is the workers' compensation insurance carrier for Homecare Workers represented by SEIU Local 503. Learn more from SAIF about your rights and responsibilities, managing your claim and getting back to work.

Frequently called referral numbers: Homecare workers referral numbers (PDF)


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Homecare Registry and Trainings
The Oregon Homecare Commission (OHCC) has detailed information on the homecare training and registry programs. Visit their site for the most current calendar of upcoming trainings for homecare workers.

See also the Homecare Worker Tools page for more homecare resources.
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H1N1 Flu Information

The OHCC has published a new "H1N1 Flu Information" web page.  This new page is primarily dedicated to H1N1 flu information, but also includes information about the Seasonal flu.