Track 2: Advanced Caregiving

Specialized Care and Complex Support

Scope of Training

Advanced Specialized Caregiving: Professional mastery in managing complex care cases and high-need client environments.

Competency Development: Build advanced skills for managing high-acuity conditions, including:

  • Dementia & Memory Care

  • Crisis Response

  • Preventative Health

  • Chronic Illness Management

Documentation & Clinical Reporting

Safety, Behavioral Management & Cultural Competency

Caregiver Wellness & Professionalism

Professional Credentials to be Secured

Certificate of Completion: To be awarded upon graduation, verifying professional experience and advanced specialized caregiving skills training mastery.

California State Credentialing: Completion of the mandatory Home Care Aide (HCA) Registration with the California Department of Social Services.

Dual Certification: Achieve industry-recognized credentials from the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) and Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (AlzLA).

Career Growth

Career Readiness: Graduates are equipped with advanced specialized caregiving skills required for seamless entry into high-demand clinical roles.

Cooperative Integration: Become a Member-Owner of Vivid Life Home Care Cooperative.

Professional Progression: Leads to higher-wage roles and cooperative pathways.

Graduation Eligibility: Candidates must successfully complete all in-person instructional sessions and supplemental online coursework to qualify for graduation.

Program Overview:

  • Duration: 5 weeks

  • Classes: 5 in-person and 5 online

  • Schedule: Thursdays (5 PM to 7 PM) and Saturdays (8 AM to 2 PM)

  • Hours: 30 hours classroom + 6 hours on-the-job training (36 Total Hours)

  • Stipend: $22.00 per hour

Eligibility Requirements:

Caring Workforce is committed to an equity-focused recruitment process, welcoming those dedicated to building a career in the care profession. To qualify for the program applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Residency & Age: Must be a resident of Los Angeles County and aged 18 or older.

  • Economic Status: Currently unemployed or earning $17.50/hour or less.

  • Pandemic Impact: Able to demonstrate a negative financial impact from COVID-19 (e.g., reduced income or work hours).

  • Experience Level: Completion of Track 1 or 1-2 years of verifiable paid or unpaid caregiving experience with applied readiness for advanced caregiving skills (e.g., dementia care, crisis response, preventive health, or hospice)

  • Inclusive Eligibility: Open to all eligible applicants regardless of status; an SSN is not required for qualification or stipends.

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