Live In Caregiver

Healthcare Training ProgramAre 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! Current 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. Totaling 26 hours of paid training.Windward provides a competitive compensation package, including:Weekly pay day on FridaysPaid sick timePerformance reviews with raises!Medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K for full time employees24/7 support from care manager & staffingMileage/gas reimbursement during your shiftGas stipend (for shifts shorter than 8 hrs)Appreciation events including Home Care Aide of the QuarterDesired 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 solverValid driver's license, auto insurance and clean driving record, must feel comfortable driving clients in your vehicleAbility to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs unassistedAbility 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.