Important WisCaregiver Careers CNA Program Changes
On April 24th, WisCaregiver Careers – CNA hosted a webinar which detailed upcoming program changes and unveiled WisCaregiver Connections, the program’s newest recruiting resource.
Changes detailed in the webinar include:
- The Mentorship program will cease effective 5/1/2024. Any eligible mentors prior to 5/1/2024 will be eligible for the $500 mentorship bonus.
- Medicaid will be issuing the program’s reimbursements starting May 1.
- The customer service help desk will be staffed by University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB).
- WisCaregiver-CNA-Employer policies are being updated and a revised Employer Guide will reflect any changes.
- The URL wiscaregiver.com will now be used a landing page for both Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates.
- Employers must re-register with the program CNA Employer Registration Form (tfaforms.net)
- WHCA and LeadingAge Wisconsin will provide program outreach and advocacy on behalf of their members. Questions, comments or concerns can be directed to wiscaregiver@whcawical.org.
UWGB staff demoed WisCaregiver Connections, including posting jobs, setting up notifications, search filters, and messaging with candidates. The system is powered by the Handshake platform.
- IMPORTANT: Employers must re-register with the program to access WisCaregiver Connections, powered by Handshake. CNA Employer Registration Form (tfaforms.net)
To watch the webinar recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/99mehjZKy20UzPswSsULVwjuiCkEZTxzLfZfCaj-E4_3keEBXaHZdbjmS7aEsFTJ.kkkmnHd-Dcy86EUJ
To download the webinar slides: https://www.whcawical.org/files/2024/04/UWGB-DHS-Transition-Webinar-2024-04-24.pdf
To watch the WisCaregiver Connections demo videos:
CNA Employers – How To Sign Up as an Employer on WisCaregiver Connections
(https://player.vimeo.com/video/939300266)
CNA Employers – How To Post a Job on WisCaregiver Connections
(https://player.vimeo.com/video/939300505)
CNA Employers – How to Set Up Notifications on WisCaregiver Connections
(https://player.vimeo.com/video/939300403)
(https://player.vimeo.com/video/939300070)
All recordings and slides, plus step-by-step WisCaregiver Connections instructions, are also posted to the program’s Employer Webpage. Contact program staff if you need the site password at info@wiscaregivercna.com.