Caregiver - Paid Training Program

Windward Life Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Gas stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick time

401K with match

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

24/7 care manager support

Performance reviews with raises

Job summary

Windward Life Care in San Diego is offering entry-level caregiver training through the Windward Academy. After successful completion of a one-week program you will be scheduled with clients; no prior experience required and training is provided.

The paid training totals about 26–29 hours (Mon-Fri, Nov 16–20, 8:30a-5p). Base pay is $20/hour with weekend incentives and additional shift bonuses, plus gas stipend, mileage reimbursement, and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• No experience required; Windward Academy provides training.
• Must be dependable and able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learn essential caregiving duties including bathing, dressing, transferring, and companionship.
• Support with light housekeeping, errands, and appointments.
• Engage clients in activities to promote social interaction and well‑being.

Skills

Reliability

Problem solving

Clean driving record

Job description

Are you looking to start your career in the Healthcare field? Do you have a heart for caregiving? Become a trained caregiver through the Windward Academy!

Following successful completion of the one week training program you will be scheduled with clients! No experience is required, we will train you!

• $20.00 per hour (additional Shift Incentives offered based on shift length and location)
• Weekends + $1/hr
• Shorter shifts (less than 8 hours) + $2/hr and $20 gas stipend

• Flexible schedules! Current Needs Include: Day Shifts across San Diego County!
• Join a thriving industry! Caregiving is a great starting point in your healthcare career.
• We are proud to be a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces award winner for the past 7 years!!

Windward Academy is a training program consisting of supervised, classroom, and online training to set you up for success as a new caregiver!

• Learn how to provide essential caregiving duties including: Engaging activities for elderly socialization, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Assisting with walking, Light Housekeeping, Companionship, Errands and Appointments, Managing Dementia and Alzheimer's Related Behaviors.

This training program is held Mon-Fri November 16th-20th Hours are typically between 8:30a-5p, totaling 26-29 hours of paid training.

Windward provides a Competitive Compensation Package, including:

• Weekly Pay Day on Fridays
• Gas Stipend (for shifts shorter than 8 hrs) - $20 per shift!!
• Mileage/Gas Reimbursement during your shift
• Paid Sick Time
• Performance Reviews with RAISES!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance for full time employees
• 401K with company match, for qualifying employees
• 24/7 Support from Care Manager & Staffing
• Appreciation events including Home Care Aide of the Quarter

• 6 months of verifiable work history, preferred industries include; Healthcare, Customer Service, Childcare, Retail/Food Services OR 1 year of verifiable volunteer/internship experience

• Must be available for training sessions the week of November 16th-20th!
• You are dependable, reliable, and an efficient problem solver
• Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance and Clean Driving Record, Must feel comfortable driving clients in your vehicle
• Ability to Lift, Push or Pull up to 40 lbs Unassisted
• Ability to pass Home Care Services Bureau Live Scan background check and be free of TB - We will assist you in the application and Live Scan process
• Weekend Availability (Fri 3pm- Sun 11:59pm)
• This position requires compliance with company safety protocols
• After successful completion of the training program you are eligible to be staffed with clients