At a minimum, people who work as respite care providers must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Completing this step is essential to be able to obtain other certifications necessary for this and other fields related to care delivery. Obtaining a foster care certification is an ideal way to enhance your qualifications as a foster care provider. This certification is globally recognized and will provide you with the knowledge you need to start or improve your career in respite care.
If Medicaid pays you as the primary caregiver for a family member and you need time off, respite care would be the best solution. Respite care won't stop you from continuing to qualify as a primary caregiver, as it's only temporary, short-term relief. If you're a family member's primary caregiver and you're feeling exhausted, respite care is an excellent way to give them a break. You can also download the ARCH National Palliative Care Guidelines for free to help you develop a high-quality relief service. Finally, to safely provide respite during the pandemic, see the ARCH Voluntary National Guidelines for Safely Providing or Using Respite During the Pandemic.
This document was created to prepare people to work in temporary support situations and also provides a basic level of training for current relief workers.
