WisCaregiver Careers is a workforce development program designed to address the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) shortage in Wisconsin nursing homes by providing free CNA training, free certification testing, and a $500 bonus. The program seeks to encourage new workers to enter the field of caregiving by lowering the costs of becoming a CNA and by making training more readily accessible.
Employer Portal
Visit the WisCaregiver Careers Employer page for access to all program resources in one place! (https://wiscaregivercna.com/employers01/) You will find recruitment resources, program explanations, reimbursement steps, employer expectations, an employer toolkit, helpful webinars and more! New to WisCaregiver Careers? To register your nursing home as a participating WisCaregiver Careers CNA employer, sign-up here.
*** Please note our Employer Page is password protected. If you are a registered employer or facility and need help with your password, please request assistance via email at info@wiscaregivercna.com, or call 833-315-CARE (2273) during office hours.
IMPORTANT: Whitelist our Email Addresses!
In order to receive our program communications, please add the following email domains to your “Safe Senders” list:
By whitelisting the domain, you will be able to receive emails from any member of the WisCaregiver Team and should not have to repeat the process.
If you need any assistance with whitelisting our domains, please contact us at info@wiscaregivercna.com or call 1-833-315-CARE (2273).
BackgroundBackground
WisCaregiver Careers is administered through a partnership between Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and LeadingAge Wisconsin. The program is publicly funded through the Wisconsin state budget.
WisCaregiver Careers functions as a hub between people who want to start a healthcare career as a CNA in a Wisconsin nursing home, and employers who want to hire and train them.
Free Certification Exams and Reimbursements
WisCaregiver Careers directly covers the costs of CNA certification tests and reimburses employers for training and bonuses. To receive these program benefits, employers must follow the step-by-step instructions outlined in the WisCaregiver Careers Employer Guide, available on the program’s Employer Webpage.
Recruitment Resources
Recruitment Resources
AUTOMATED CANDIDATE LEADS
WisCaregiver Careers features a state-of-the-art website where jobseekers interested in becoming a CNA can learn more and connect with participating employers. The site features an interactive employer map where website visitors can search for employers using their zip code. They can then register with the program to have the list of local employers emailed to them.
WisCaregiver Careers also features the exclusive recruitment platform WisCaregiver Connections where program registrants and participating employers can create profiles and search for one another. There are how-to videos and step-by-step instructions on how to get the most out of WisCaregiver Connections on the program’s Employer Webpage.
The program has also created an Employer Toolkit, available on the Employer Webpage, featuring a ton of recruitment resources including social media content, videos, customizable brochures, sample job announcements and more.
DOWNLOAD RECRUITMENT BROCHURES
- Brochure 1 has a blank panel in the back where employers can insert their contact information, a brief message, and/or logos to recruit in their community.
- Brochure 2 has content on the back panel for more general use.
TOOLS
- Sample Job Announcement for WisCaregiver CNA Trainee
- Sample Job Announcement for WisCaregiver CNA Mentor
Questions and/or need assistance? Please email us at info@wiscaregivercna.com or call us at 1-833-315-CARE (2273).
WisCaregiver Careers features a state-of-the-art website where jobseekers interested in becoming a CNA can learn more and connect with participating employers. The site features an interactive employer map where website visitors can search for employers using their zip code. They can then register with the program to have the list of local employers emailed to them.
WisCaregiver Careers also features the exclusive recruitment platform WisCaregiver Connections where program registrants and participating employers can create profiles and search for one another. There are how-to videos and step-by-step instructions on how to get the most out of WisCaregiver Connections on the program’s Employer Webpage.
The program has also created an Employer Toolkit, available on the Employer Webpage, featuring a ton of recruitment resources including social media content, videos, customizable brochures, sample job announcements and more.