Caregiver - Paid Training Program

Windward Life Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid sick time

Gas stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

401K for full-time

Job summary

Windward Life Care in San Diego County is offering a paid training pathway to become a caregiver. The Windward Academy provides supervised, classroom and online training to prepare you for client assignments with no prior experience required.

After completion, you will begin scheduling with clients, with emphasis on compassionate, capable support for daily activities. Training runs Monday to Friday, September 14–18, typically 8:30am–5pm, totaling 26 hours of paid training.

Qualifications

• 6 months of verifiable work history preferred; healthcare, customer service, childcare, retail/food services.
• Or 1 year of verifiable volunteer/internship experience.
• Must be available for training sessions during the week of September 14th-18th.

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!

• $19.50 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

• Choose your schedule! Currrent 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 September 14th-18th, Hours are typically between 8:30a-5p.Tottaling 26 hours of paid training.

Windward provides a Competitive Compensation Package, including:

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include:

• 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 theweek of September 14th-18th!
• 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.
• This position requires compliance with company safety protocols.
• After successful completion of the training program you are eligible to be staffed with clients.