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! No experience is required, we will train you! This is a PAID Training Program!

• $19.50 per hour (additional Shift Incentives offered based on shift length and location)
• Flexible schedules! Currrent Needs Include: 4 & 12 Hour Shifts in Escondido, San Diego, La Jolla and more!

• 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)
• 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 the week of May 18th-22nd!
• 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.