Caregiver - Paid Training Program

Published: 6/14/2022

Personal Care

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

Choose your schedule! 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 September 14th-18th, Hours are typically between 8:30a-5p, totaling 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

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 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