How do I become a
Self-Service (SSR)
Respite Care Provider?
There are two main steps in becoming an SSR RCP:
1: Complete and Return your SSR RCP Hiring Packet
2: Attend one of our CPR/FA classes*
More information on Step 1:
You will receive your RCP Hiring Packet after Bay Respite Care (BRC) has received the client family's referral from the Regional Center. Once BRC has the referral, one of the SSR office staff will send you your Hiring Packet. We will either send it to the family's home or to your address. Enclosed in the Hiring Packet is a complete set of directions, as well as a self-addressed return envelope. Please mail the completed Hiring Packet to us as soon as possible.
More information on Step 2:
If you do not have current CPR/FA certification, you need to schedule a class with us. Our classes are free to you, and they last all day long, from 9a-5p. There will be a half-hour lunch break. We offer two classes per month in the Santa Rosa area and at least two classes per month in Vallejo. If you only need CPR or only need First Aid, you may take one of our half-day classes in Vallejo. We do not offer these in Santa Rosa. To see a schedule of our upcoming CPR/FA classes, please click here.
When you attend your CPR/FA class, and if you did not send it in with your Hiring Packet, you MUST bring with you the following items: your social security card (with your current legal name on it), and a current form of ID (Driver's License/Passport/State Issued ID). If you have alternate forms of identification, please contact the office so we can verify its acceptability. At the end of class, you will be signing your Hiring Agreement.
*If you are already certified in CPR/FA, you do not need to repeat the class. Please contact us for a slightly different hiring process.