Caregiver - Paid Training Program

Are you looking to start your career in the Healthcare field? Do you have a heart for caregiving? We invite you to join the Windward Academy!

PAID TRAINING Program, Prior caregiving experience is not required, we will train you!

• By joining the healthcare industry you join a thriving industry that is consistently growing. Caregiving can be the starting point in your healthcare career.
• We are proud to be a San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces award winner for the past 6 years!!
• As a caregiver you make a direct impact on the wellbeing of others in your community.

The Windward Academy will teach you the essentials of caregiving including:

• 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 activities of daily living (meal prep/medication reminders) Engaging activities for elderly socialization

This training program is held Mon-Fri March 16th-Friday March 20th, 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
• Performance Reviews with RAISES!
• Flexible Schedule that works with your availability!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401K for Full Time Employees
• SUPPORTIVE and PROFESSIONAL office team!
• Polo Shirt uniforms provided
• Appreciation events including Home Care Aide of the Quarter
• Paid Sick Time

Essential Duties:

Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Assisting with walking, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Companionship, Errands and Appointments, Medication Reminders, Managing Dementia and Alzheimer's Related Behaviors.

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 the week of March 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.
• This position requires compliance with company COVID-19 safety protocols at all times, including wearing a face covering during certain work activities.
• After successful completion of the training program you are eligible to be staffed with clients.