Date:

November 19, 2026
START TIME:
6:00 pm
END TIME:
7:00 pm

Location:

Virtual

Speaker:

Kayla Theisen, Executive Director of MNDSA, and Kaylie Schmidt

Hiring, Training, and Retaining Support Staff

Finding reliable caregivers to provide care for your child can be challenging. Kayla Theisen and Kaylie Schmidt will use their professional and personal experiences to share how they manage their support staff (commonly called PCA). They will explore tips to find, recruit, and hire support staff. Attendees will also learn how to train, set expectations, retain support staff, and more!

This event is open to the community to join.

Click here to register. Please register at least one week in advance. Contact the Family Caregiver Specialist at (952) 513-4990 or events@partnersmn.com with any questions or assistance with registration.

This event is virtual, so please watch your email for a confirmation message and a link to join virtually after you register.

Disclaimer: Resource Nights at Partners In Excellence are designed to connect service providers and resources with caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. While Partners In Excellence strives to host qualified guest presenters who provide valuable information and resources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of the actions and statements made by these presenters.

Please note that Resource Nights are not intended to serve as therapeutic services, and we do not offer medical recommendations. We strongly encourage all participants seeking medical advice to consult their child’s healthcare provider.

Please be advised that this event may be recorded for informational and educational purposes. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to the recording of your image, voice, and any questions or comments you may share during the session. The recording may be used for future viewing, training, or promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be recorded, please take appropriate measures such as turning off your camera and refraining from speaking during the session. There will be a time for discussion at the end, at which point the recording will be turned off.