Learning. Caring. Excelling.

Caring People offers paid online training opportunities for our active caregivers through Caring People University. We provide these online senior care education courses at no cost to our active caregivers as part of our commitment to developing our team and promoting lifelong learning.

In addition to learning from industry experts, you will develop valuable skills that will benefit your career growth. Our elder care courses will provide you with the skills needed to be a part of our growing team of caregivers.

• Each lasts about two (2) hours
• During the course session, you will be paid for your time
• By completing the course, you will receive 6 hours of in-service credit
• The courses are presented and moderated by a subject matter expert
• Upon Completion of at least 5 paid courses throughout the year you will be entered into a raffle to receive a gift card at the end of the year.
• REMINDER: Course times are listed in EST. If you’re located in Texas, please schedule for your local time zone.

As one of the most reputable home care agencies, not only do we provide clients with the best possible service, we also maintain the highest standards for our entire team.

2025 CPU Course Schedule

1. March 5, 2025 – Diet and Nutrition
   Time: 10:30 AM
   Description: Sodium. Sugar. Protein. Calories. Fat. Carbs. Kosher. Understanding food labels is key to preparing healthy meals. Join us for a deep dive into food ingredients and appropriate meals for different dietary requirements.
2. March 14, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
   Time: 10:30 AM
3. March 19, 2025 – Stress Management
   Time: 10:30 AM
   Description: Namaste. Join us for a relaxing class focused on identifying, avoiding, and managing stressful situations — yes, we will do yoga!
4. April 2, 2025 – Customer Service / Communication
   Time: 10:30 AM
   Description: Is there anything else I can do for you? Caregiving is part of the service industry, and customer service is wildly important to your success. Join this course to learn basic customer service skills and ensure your client’s satisfaction.
5. April 11, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
   Time: 10:30 AM
6. April 16, 2025 – Grief, Loss & Hospice Care
   Time: 10:30 AM
   Description: Loss is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Join this course to discuss ways to grieve, share stories, and prepare for dealing with loss.
7. May 1, 2025 – Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
   Time: 10:00 AM
   Description: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are some of the most common diagnoses in the elderly. Learn and understand the changes associated with cognitive decline.
8. May 9, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
   Time: 10:30 AM
9. May 14, 2025 – Mental Health Issues & The Elderly
   Time: 10:30 AM
   Description: Learn how to identify signs of mental health issues in the elderly and obtain skills to manage those situations.
10. June 4, 2025 – Ethics
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: What should you do (WSYD)? An alcoholic client wants you to pick up a bottle of vodka. A client who had a fall tells you not to report the fall. You are constantly facing ethical dilemmas. Let’s discuss them and understand how to handle them.
11. June 13, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
    Time: 10:30 AM
12. June 18, 2025 – Chronic Disease Management (RN)
    Time: 10:30 AM
    Description: Diabetes. Cancer. Arthritis. Hypertension. These are just a few chronic diseases we will cover. Together, we will better understand these diseases and discuss successful ways to manage them.
13. July (TBA) – Regional Town Hall
14. July 23, 2025 – Meaningful Activities
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Join us for a fun and interactive training on learning how to make the most of your time with your client.
15. July 30, 2025 – Neurological Disorders (RN)
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Alzheimer’s, Stroke, ALS, Parkinson’s. These are just a few neurological diseases we will cover. Together, we will better understand these diseases and discuss successful ways to manage them.
16. August 8, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
    Time: 10:30 AM
17. August 13, 2025 – Viewing Pay Stubs in Basic Pay
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: All employees have access to view their pay stubs. Join this session for a live demonstration on how to log in to Basic Pay and learn about some other basic features in payroll.
18. August 20, 2025 – Fall Prevention
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Can you identify when your client is at risk for falls? Let’s learn preventative measures to reduce the risk of falls.
19. September 12, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
    Time: 10:30 AM
20. September 17, 2025 – Care Plan 101 (RN)
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: A Care Plan is crucial to ensure a client gets the right level of care in line with their needs and goals. Do you know what a plan of care is?
21. September 24, 2025 – Professionalism
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Being a professional caregiver means being dependable and responsible in providing quality care. Are you ready for the job?
22. October 10, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
    
    Time: 10:30 AM
23. October 15, 2025 – Infection Control (RN)
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Infection control can prevent or stop the spread of infections in health care settings. Learn the how and why.
24. October 22, 2025 – Hospital to Home Transitions
    Time: 10:30 AM
    Description: Learn how to ensure health care continuity among the transition from hospital to home. How can we make sure it’s a smooth one?
25. November 5, 2025 – Proper Body Mechanics (PT or RN)
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Description: Learn how to protect your client and yourself during transfers and heavy lifting.
26. November 14, 2025 – Caregiver Support Group
    Time: 10:30 AM
27. November 19, 2025 – Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
    Time: 10:30 AM
    Description: Cultural sensitivity is the knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of others. Together, let’s learn about others’ cultural identities.
28. December (TBA) – Regional Town Hall

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