Caregiver - Paid Training Program

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

Requirements

• 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