Prior to placement on the registry, all prospective caregivers receive a Personal Assistant Manual and attend a three and a half-hour orientation. At the orientation, a number of different aspects of carefiving are discussed, including:
- Disability Etiquette
- Independent Living Philosophy
- Confidentiality
- Personal Assistant Characteristics: dependability, reliability, trust, and compassion
- The Employer-Employee Relationship
- Universal Safety Precautions & Bloodborne Pathogens: to protect themselves and their employer
- Ergonomics
- The Home Service Plan, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, & any paperwork involved with pay through this agency
- The Job Description, Duties, and Responsibilities of a Personal Assistant