Our Impact
Training improves the skills and confidence of caregivers, and the quality of life of the people who receive their care. In turn, the benefits of a trained caregiving workforce extend to the systems of care.
A second set of eyes for the care team
June 10, 2021Trained caregivers are pivotal to helping people with Alzheimer’s remain in their homes. Proper training ensures that the caregiver understands the disease and knows strategies on how to provide better care.
CNA apprenticeships offer career pathways for nursing home workers
May 26, 2021Apprentices get paid as nursing aides while they pursue training to become certified nursing assistants.
Breaking down language barriers
CCA’s training programs are offered in several languages, and for caregiver Byeoung Dutt learning essential skills and medical terminologies in her native language makes a huge difference.
Turning experience into a lasting legacy
May 17, 2021CCA board member Joyce Hayashi’s advocacy for homecare workers stems from the lessons she learned when she took on the role of caregiver for her mother and sister without any previous training
Finding creative ways to give care
April 27, 2021Linda says the most illuminating part of the IHSS+ Alzheimer's caregiver training in Alameda County was the module on how each stage of Alzheimer’s and dementia affects the brain. It inspired her to think creatively with her caregiving.
Persevering despite the pandemic
Starting as a new nursing assistant in the middle of a pandemic proved to be tough. A former kitchen aide, Martha's first day as a CNA was so overwhelming she almost walked away. But she persevered. Now she’s setting her eyes on advancing her career further in the medical field.
Disaster Response Training for Caregivers
March 1, 2021CCA received a California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) to train caregivers to train caregivers on how to respond to, prepare for, and recover from climate-related disasters.
Training Builds Trust and Better Communications
February 15, 2021"The value of this is more than something you feel in your heart. It also builds trust and allows for better communication among the team."
Today, You Can Seed the Future of Care in California.
Your donation could open up opportunities to a caregiver, and in turn, raise the standard of care for those that depend on them.
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