Caregiver Company Sponsored Training two week program

About the Program

The pilot training program is a combination of videos, written materials, tests, and practical labs. Sponsored and Directed by: Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina. Program Funded by: Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care. Responsible Party: Andree Vetrano, Owner of ComForCare Home Care, Raleigh, NC. Telephone: 919-647-9150, Email: northwake@comforcare.com. Mailing Address: 3820 Merton Drive, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC 27609. Project Trainer: Diana "Deedee" Borgess, RN/Educator.

Introduction

Personal care aides (PCAs) provide essential support and services that enable older adults and individuals with disabilities to reside safely in their homes and participate in their communities. They are known by many job titles, including personal assistants, direct support professionals, and in-home care providers. Unlike other direct-care occupations, particularly certified nursing aides and home health aides, there are no federal training standards for PCAs. Consequently, training standards for PCAs, where they exist at all, vary by state and by program, potentially leading to significant differences in the level of preparedness of these workers across the country.

The Association for Home and Hospice Care received a grant to develop a comprehensive PCA training program in order to add to the qualified and trained workforce available in North Carolina. ComForCare Home Care is 1 of 13 home care agencies in North Carolina selected to implement this PCA pilot training program which offers standardized training and competency certification for in-home personal care aides. The certificate earned upon successful completion is issued by the Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina and will be recognized statewide upon Pilot Project completion in the fall of 2026. This certificate will help participants seek employment with any home care agency in North Carolina.

Training Program Details

• Two week company-sponsored training program
• Combination of videos, written materials, tests, and practical labs
• COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to all employees

Benefits

• Educational credential and training received by Participant, which Participant may use to seek employment with any home care agency in North Carolina
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Caregivers treated with respect and dignity
• Exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis
• Never alone in the field - support is always available
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with
• Certified Great Place To Work® (90% of employees agreed)

Pay

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour