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You need to complete training in order to achieve and maintain your RCFE administrator certification. While you can have to take some of your classes in person, there are many benefits to completing the coursework online. Maintain a Convenient Schedule In-person classes are typically at set times. Attending them can often mean missing work or family commitments. Online courses, however, can be completed whenever you have some free time. Avoid Commuting If you live in certain parts of the country, then you have likely had to deal with classes getting canceled due to snowstorms. However, the more often your classes get canceled, the longer it takes you to complete your program. Online classes are not affected by weather, however. Even if you are stuck inside, you can still listen to lectures and complete quizzes. Taking classes electronically also lets you avoid driving to lecture halls in heavy traffic. Stay Comfortable Let's face it: There are some days you just don’t want to get...

If you’re interested in working in a senior housing facility, it’s a good idea to get your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, or RCFE, certification. Being certified means you will receive specialized knowledge which will help you become more successful in your field and it can also increase your chances of getting hired. You can generally get certified in a couple of months, and you can even take some RCFE online training to speed up the process. Read below for more information. Pre-qualifications There are a few required pre-qualifications. You need to be at least 21 years old and you need to have completed high school or else possess your GED. You also need to have the knowledge and ability to care and supervise others. Classes You need to take 80 hours of certified RCFE classes . Up to 20 hours can include certified RCFE online training classes which can be completed at your convenience. The remaining 60 hours of classes need to be taken in person by a certified course in...

If you’re looking for a career change and have considered working in a residential care facility for the elderly, you may have some questions. An RCFE administrator certification can help you go up the ladder in the field. Here’s what to expect in terms of salary. Industry Salaries The growing healthcare industry specifically marketed toward the steadily rising elderly population offers nice salaries. A nursing care facility for the general public averages $79,010 for salaries. On the high end, a salary average of $105,650 is seen for those in the specialty industry. Home health care services ranks in the middle with an average of $84,710. Top Markets If you are looking for an above average salary, look no further than metropolitan areas. Boston, New York City, San Diego, New Haven, Seattle and Tacoma have salaries averaging around $114,610. With an average salary of $123,930, San Jose-Santa Clara-Sunnyvale, California metro tops the list. Certain states offer better than average s...

If you plan to work or run a residential care facility in the state of California, you need to take RCFE certification classes. Both the facility and the administrator require a license. All other staff members must receive annual training. Here are four other things you need to know about RCFE certification. Residential Care Facility Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly care for the elderly that do not require medical intervention. These non-medical facilities are also known as Board and Care or Assisted Living facilities. People starting at the age of 60 can move into these facilities to have additional assistance with personal care activities such as bathing and dressing. Qualifications for Staff As mentioned, administrators must take RCFE certification classes and pass the state exam. Each employee must take training courses each year. There are varying requirements for the administrator depending on the size of the facility, but all administrators must be 21 years old wit...

The number of retirees continues to grow as the Baby Boomers grow older. The influx of elderly has increased the number of communities needed to care for them as they age. A career in RCFE can be rewarding. Here’s what you need to know before diving in. Residential Care California doesn’t see a difference between a residential care facility and an assisted living facility as far as regulations go. Assisted living facilities tend to be larger than RCFEs. Most RCFEs are owned by locals though there are large corporate facilities with varying accommodations. State Regulations The Department of Social Services for the state conducts inspections and licenses the facilities. The administrator for the facility must have an RCFE license as does the facility. The staff also needs certain annual training hours to stay in compliance. Patient Costs The cost for an RCFE is not covered by Medicare. Most residents are private pay and the facility costs range depending on the size, care needed and...

California requires all assisted living facilities to have an RCFE license to operate. Administrators must be licensed and trained. All staff members require additional training as well. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly takes care of those unable to live on their own but not requiring medical care. Here’s everything you need to know about the licensing requirements. Facility A senior care facility qualifies as an assisted living facility once it reaches 16 beds. Once it is determined the facility is an assisted living facility, the state of California requires the facility to obtain the licensing. Additional requirements may be in effect for residential care facilities. Administrator Operating an assisted living facility requires an RCFE administrator license. Programs are available that last about 80 hours followed by an exam of 100 questions. Passage of the exam and license application are the final steps. The larger the facility, the more likely the administrator also...

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in California must have a license to provide residential care for the elderly (RCFE). The California RCFE licensing program is managed by the state's Senior Care Licensing Program at the Department of Community Care Licensing. Most facilities are licensed within 90 to 120 days of beginning the application's process, which is the agency's target time-frame. If you're seeking an RCFE in the state, here's what you need to know about the process. Application Submission Facilities must submit their completed application along with the required fee, which varies depending on the planned capacity of the nursing home and other factors. Other portions of the application include: Criminal background check for the applicant and other facility managers Identification of the local fire authority so a clearance certificate can be sought by the agency Verification of sufficient initial funds to start the facility Credit review C...