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Become a Respite Care Provider
Did you know that any New Mexican seeking to be a respite caregiver can now obtain the needed training on how to become one? “Respite” just means short break, so if you are a person who wants to care for someone in order to give someone else a short break, these tools are for you.
The New Mexico Respite Care Training teaches foundational skills needed to work for those with disabilities and those who are elderly. Respite care training content was developed for New Mexico based on nationally-recognized core competencies of respite care, thanks to New Mexico Caregivers Coalition and ARCH National Respite Network.
Training applies to any type of caregiver working in any type of care setting, including those who are elderly. Best of all, there is no cost to the learner.
National Respite Care Provider Training Core Competencies were developed by experts to establish a baseline for entry-level respite care professionals. These competencies were informed by extensive research and public feedback. While they provide a solid foundation, additional training may be necessary to meet the specific needs of individuals and families. Review the ARCH nationwide core competencies Here.
All completers recieive a Certificate of Completion that may be used toward an agency’s annual in-service training requirements (if you already work for an agency). Community Health Workers/Community Health Representatives earn 7 Continuing Education Units toward their annual in-service because this training is recognized by the New Mexico Dept. of Health.
Begin Training Here:
If you have not already created a Respite Care Training Account, do so FIRST by selecting your language below:
New Mexico English Sign Up Link: Click Here
Enlace para Registrarse en Español: Haga Clic Aquí
CLICK ON TABS BELOW FOR A STEP BY STEP PROCESS FOR LEARNERS
Step 1: Create Account
- Create your Respite Care Training Account [English] [Español]
- After submitting the Sign-Up Form, check your email for a “Welcome” email that contains instructions on how to finish setting up your account and password. If you do not see the “Welcome” email, check your spam/junk folder.
- You might be asked to confirm your email address with a verification code. If you do not see a verification code email, check your spam, junk, or promotions folder.
Step 2: Complete Course 100
The Welcome email will allow you to enter www.freetrainings.net which is where the trainings are located. When you first log on at freetrainings.net, you will see Course 100 in your preferred language.
Step 3: Complete Pre-Course Survey
- Once you complete Course 100, you’ll receive an email requiring you to take a Pre-course SURVEY.
- If you do not see the email, check your spam, junk, or promotions folder first.
- If you still do not see this email, email sharon@nmdcc.org.
Step 4: Receive Course 101 Link
- Once you complete the Pre-course Survey, you’ll receive an email with a link directing you to Course 101. Please wait a few minutes and if you do not see the link, try refreshing your page.
- After completing each course, the next course should load–within about a minute–under the “My Courses” tab, as well on the www.freetrainings.net website, the portal where the trainings are located.
- Refresh your page if you do not see the next module.
Step 5: Complete Course 110 and Final Test
- Continue through Courses 101-110. At the end of Course 110, you must take a Final Test.
- You must score 100% to pass the Final Test, but you can retake the Final as often as needed.
Step 6: Complete the Post-Course Survey
- After passing the Final Test, you will receive another email containing a Post-course Survey.
- If you do not see an email for the Post-course Survey, check your spam/junk folder.
- You must complete the Post-course Survey before receiving your Training Certificate.
Step 7: Receive Your Training Certificate
- Once you finish the Post-course Survey, the system will notify you that your Training Certificate is ready.
Need Help? If you have any questions, email sharon@nmdcc.org or call/ text 575-621-9684.
Once you complete the Respite Care Training, you are then invited to be listed in the Respite Care Registry, a public website that lists ONLY those caregivers who have mastered at least these core, foundational caregiving skills.
Create A Profile So You Can Be Found:
- Go to www.respiteregistrynm.org
- Click on “Become a Provider”
- Read the page and click on “Create My Account” and create your profile
- Click on “Become a Provider”
CLICK ON TABS BELOW FOR TIPS ON A SUCCESSFUL PROFILE
- Email
- Phone
- Street Address
- Caregiving Experience
- Education/Certifications/Licenses
- Additional Trainings
- Bio
- Counties Served
- Availability to Work
- Photo
- Need Help?
- Use an email you check daily.
- This email address is how caregivers looking for respite care will contact you. Whether you choose to use an existing email address or create a new one specifically for the Respite Care Registry, ensure that you check the email regularly and respond to every inquiry.
- You are not required to accept every offer. However, it is important to respond to every potential client professionally.
Phone
- This must be a current, working phone number with a voicemail set up and ready to receive voicemail messages.
- Potential clients will contact you on this phone number and need to be able to leave you a voicemail with their contact information.
- Ensure that your voicemail is set up properly and it is appropriate.
Street Address
- While not publicly displayed, the system does list your city/town so potential clients can connect.
Caregiving Experience/History
- This section is part of the registration. You are providing potential clients with your “resume” for their review
- Adding a number of how many clients you have had and what you helped them with can assist potential clients understand how well you work and what you can do. **Do not add names to protect previous clients**
Education/Certifications/Licenses
- List professional certifications or licenses that you have, including Respite Care Provider Training
- Ex: High School Diploma, CPR, Bachelor’s Degree, First Aide, etc
Additional Trainings
- List all relevant trainings you have completed.
- For example, list any and all trainings for which you have earned Certificates of Completion, including those from New Mexico Caregivers Coalition
Bio
- Let potential clients know more about you personally, such as hobbies you have, what you like to do in your spare or volunteer time, cultural background, and languages you speak
Counties Served
- How far are you willing and able to drive to provide respite care? Select from the drop-down menu provided listing all New Mexico counties.
Availability to Work
List a specific schedule to which you can commit.
Photo
While this is optional, NMCC highly recommends you include a photo.
Need Help? If you have any questions, email sharon@nmdcc.org or call/ text 575-621-9684.
Additional NMCC Trainings
There are MANY more courses that NMCC has developed that you can take and earn a Certificates of Completion, all at no cost to you!
