Caregiver
US$20 / hr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Caregiver - Paid Training Program”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
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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!
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$20.00 per hour (additional Shift Incentives offered based on shift length and location)
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Weekends + $1/hr
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Shorter shifts (less than 8 hours) + $2/hr and $20 gas stipend
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Flexible schedules! Current Needs Include: Day Shifts across San Diego County!
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Join a thriving industry! Caregiving is a great starting point in your healthcare career.
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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
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6 months of verifiable work history, preferred industries include; Healthcare, Customer Service, Childcare, Retail/Food Services OR 1 year of verifiable volunteer/internship experience
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Must be available for training sessions the week of November 16th-20th!
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You are dependable, reliable, and an efficient problem solver
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Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance and Clean Driving Record, Must feel comfortable driving clients in your vehicle
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Ability to Lift, Push or Pull up to 40 lbs Unassisted
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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
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Weekend Availability (Fri 3pm- Sun 11:59pm)
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This position requires compliance with company safety protocols
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After successful completion of the training program you are eligible to be staffed with clients