At Clare Senior Care, we believe that success comes from seizing opportunities. Our Workforce Development Apprenticeship Program is designed to equip you with the skills, certifications, and real-world experience you need to build a brighter future — for yourself and your community.
Our Training Programs
Personal Care Homemaker Training
This course is designed for anyone interested in serving as a volunteer Personal Care Homemaker. It introduces you to the skills and knowledge needed to provide non-medical assistance to individuals in their homes.
Through a series of modules, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Personal Care Homemaker
- Assist with mobility, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide essential personal care for the face, hands, and feet
- Support individuals with toileting and catheter/ostomy care
- Offer companionship and create a safe, supportive home environment
Modules:
- Welcome and How to Use this Course
- Personal Care Homemaker Roles and Responsibilities
- Mobility
- Personal Care – Bathing and Dressing
- Face, Hand and Feet
- Assisting with Toileting
- Catheter and Ostomy Care
This training is an excellent starting point for those considering a career in caregiving or wanting to make a difference as a volunteer.
Homemaker Training for Informal Caregivers
If you are caring for a loved one at home, Clare offers a structured program that helps you build confidence and gain essential caregiving skills. By completing all 11 modules and passing knowledge checks with a score of 80% or higher, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The program covers a wide range of topics to ensure you are well-prepared, including:
- Roles and Responsibilities: Learn what’s expected of you as a caregiver.
- Communication: Build skills to connect effectively with those in your care.
- Culture and Diversity: Understand and respect the diverse backgrounds of individuals.
- Healthcare Support: Gain knowledge about providing basic health-related assistance.
- Nutrition and Housekeeping: Support healthy living and maintain a safe environment.
- Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Be ready to respond confidently in urgent situations.
- Consumer Needs & Life Skills: Equip yourself with practical tools to enhance daily life.
Modules:
- Welcome and How to Use this Course
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Communication
- Culture and Diversity
- Healthcare Support
- Nutrition
- Housekeeping
- Consumer Needs
- Safety and Emergency
- Consumer Rights
- Life Skills
This training helps informal caregivers provide high-quality, compassionate support while also giving them recognition for their valuable role.
CTIS Computer Training
In partnership with the CTIS Department of the City of Quincy, Clare is proud to offer 15 hours of in-person computer training — and it’s completely free!
Each class is tailored to your skills and preferred language, making sure you feel comfortable and supported.
During the training, you’ll enjoy:
- Fun, hands-on learning opportunities
- A supportive classroom environment
- Practical lessons that can be applied right away
- A free Chromebook to continue your learning and stay connected after the course
This program helps you grow your computer skills, strengthen your confidence, and open doors to future opportunities — all while becoming better prepared to help others.
Clare Senior Care In-Person Training
At Clare, we are committed to preparing community members for successful, rewarding careers in caregiving. Our In-Person Training Program is designed to give you the tools you need to succeed.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- 10 hours of free in-person training to earn a state certificate
- A paid 10-hour internship where you’ll gain real-world experience as a Community Support Specialist (CSS)
- The opportunity to apply for employment with Clare as a Home Health Aide or CSS, earning between $25 and $64 per hour
This program doesn’t just give you training — it provides a pathway to meaningful employment where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives.
Success doesn’t have to cost your well-being.
You can make meaningful progress without running yourself into the ground.
If you often feel like you’re constantly working but not truly moving forward, it’s time to pause and reconsider your approach.
Being “busy” isn’t the same as being effective. In fact, staying in motion without clear direction often leads to burnout, not breakthrough.
The key? Do less — but do it better.
Start by applying the 80/20 principle:
Roughly 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts. The challenge is learning to identify those high-impact actions and consistently invest in them.
Here are practical ways to realign your energy, time, and focus:
1. Prioritize with Purpose
• Choose 2–3 tasks each morning that truly move the needle
• Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to filter what’s urgent vs. important
2. Protect Your Energy
• Meal prep simple, nutritious food weekly
• Treat exercise like a commitment, not a luxury
• Prioritize sleep as a non-negotiable foundation of productivity
3. Master Your Minutes
• Track your time using tools like Toggl or Clockify
• Use time-blocking to carve out deep focus sessions, instead of multitasking
4. Reduce Decision Fatigue
• Automate routines—mornings, evenings, meals, etc.
• Use frameworks like SWOT to guide bigger life or career decisions
5. Clarify Your Direction
• Set SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
• Revisit goals monthly—refine based on experience and evolving priorities
6. Elevate Your Circle
• Protect your peace by setting healthy boundaries
• Surround yourself with mentors, peers, and communities that inspire growth
7. Commit to Lifelong Learning
• Dedicate 20–30 minutes a day to read, reflect, or build a skill
• Keep a “growth log” to capture insights and apply what you’ve learned
8. Build Momentum with Small Habits
• Schedule monthly check-ins to assess and adjust
• Celebrate small wins—because consistency beats intensity over time
It’s not about doing everything. It’s about doing what matters—and doing it well.
And sometimes, the first step toward a better life is simply saying yes to a new opportunity.
At Clare Senior Care…
We believe that real change begins with the courage to take the first step. Our Workforce Development Apprenticeship Program is more than just training — it’s a pathway to personal growth, financial independence, and meaningful impact in your community.
Remember, success doesn’t come to you. you go to it.
By joining our program, you’ll gain valuable skills, earn while you learn, and open doors to a rewarding career helping others live healthier, happier lives.
Don’t wait for opportunity to knock — create your own future today.
Take the step. Join Clare Senior Care’s Apprenticeship Program and make a difference that matters.