It depends on who your recipient is. There is no specific culture at IHSS.
Caregiving is an important job but it is horribly compensated and most people wouldn't do it because the pay is horrible
There is no real leadership when you work for IHSS. The local union, SEIU, tries but fails to do anything for IHSS workers.
There was no interview process. They just check to see if you have any offenses or convictions. There is only one orientation where they tell you about the program, how to fill out your time sheet, and they give you a form so that you can get a Livescan.