You got your CDCP certification - What now?
Your career as a professional caregiver
Becoming a certified direct care professional is the first step toward a fulfilling career. Not only is this a rewarding choice, but it also allows you to give back to those in need. You can enjoy knowing that you are embarking upon a career choice that positively impacts the lives of so many and truly makes a significant difference.
Make a career out of care
Those just entering the world of professional caregiving may wonder what types of jobs will be available. In this role, you’ll work directly with those with the elderly and people who have disabilities. The direct care professional helps individuals with their daily activities by running errands, performing basic home health care, assisting with needs such as bathing and dressing, preparing meals, and performing household chores. You will even accompany clients on outings and help with range-of-motion exercises.
Pursuing a career as a caregiver means providing care in home-based settings, group homes, and assisted living facilities. There is no shortage of opportunity for those in this in-demand career.
Role of a certified direct care professional
- Personal care support activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, toileting, transferring, and range of motion exercises
- Supportive home care duties, such as supervision and monitoring, general household tasks (like doing light cleaning, laundry, or yard work), running errands, or accompanying the client on outings.
The on-the-job role of a CDCP may include:
A career that works for you
The process of obtaining a CDCP certification is easier than most people might think! You begin the WisCaregiver Careers CDCP program by signing up online in just a few short minutes. After that, completing the program takes about 30 hours, and you can choose the best pace for you. The online modules will provide you with everything you need to enter the world of professional caregiving confidently. Not only is training and certification testing free of cost, but the WisCaregiver Careers CDCP program provides a $500 bonus upon completion and securing employment with an eligible employer. You will also have the honor of having your name added to the Wisconsin Certified Direct Care Professional Registry, giving you added credibility and visibility in the world of professional caregiving.
Those who embark upon the journey love the flexibility of a health care career. With opportunities for growth, personal development, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, those who complete the program and enter the field enjoy endless benefits that allow them to balance work and life to the fullest.
Discover your work and workplace options.
Are you ready to start a meaningful career in a field that’s always in demand? Have you been holding back your desire to help others because of the cost of training? Sign up today for training to become a certified direct care professional (CDCP). Once certified, your career path can take you in many new and rewarding directions.
Workplace options of a certified direct care professional
Caregiver certification
Candidates for the program do not need any background experience in the health care field. You will earn credentials that help you continue certification into future health care positions, such as a certified nurse aide (CNA), medication aide, licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), or administrator. During your training, you’ll learn things such as:
- Care settings
- Communication
- Cultural competency, fairness, respect, and justice
- Education, training, and self-development
- Empowerment, advocacy, and self-determination
- Professionalism, responsibility, and ethics
- Empowerment, advocacy, self-determination, and much more.
The curriculum teaches vital skills, such as recognizing risk and supporting the individuals you care for. Your education in the WisCaregiver Careers CDCP program will set you up for the best quality and sustainability in the field.
What do I do with my certification?
A CDCP designation will let you:
- Build your resume with the standard skills that employers accept throughout the health care industry
- Earn extra credentials, called badges, to show you have specialized skills
- Fast-track your career with certifications that lead into future positions such as certified nurse aide (CNA), medication aide, licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), or administration
- Advance into other roles in health care settings like resident activities, facilities, food service, human resources, management, or business office services
Become a skilled and compassionate caregiver with Wiscaregiver Careers CDCP
Those who choose a career as a caregiver indeed feel compelled to enhance the lives of others with the invaluable skills they learn and the compassion they already have. If you know that becoming a professional caregiver is the right choice, let the WisCaregiver Careers Certified Direct Care Professional program show you the way. You are closer than you know to beginning this exciting journey and making the biggest difference possible, not only for yourself but for countless others. Contact Us to get started.
Learn more about the curriculum.
WisCaregiver Careers is a free, professional workforce advancement program that covers all training and testing costs. Plus, certified direct care professionals are eligible for a $500 bonus.
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