Employment Bonuses
Are you employed after receiving training through The Gateway-In Project© CNA & HHA?
Let us know and receive a cash bonus! As a graduate of The Gateway-In Project© CNA & HHA, you may qualify for cash retention bonuses after meeting employment criteria.
Please note that the employment bonus does not apply to those who graduated from The Gateway-In Project© Health Care Social Worker or The Gateway-In Project© Expansion grants.
Employment Criteria
To be eligible for a retention bonus, the individual must be:
- Graduated from a training program through The Gateway-In Project© CNA & HHA
- Employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) with a Home and Community-Based Services Provider in California for at least one (1) month.
- Able to provide proof of consecutive paystubs showing employment.
- Graduates from The Gateway-In Project© Health Care Social Worker or The Gateway-In Project© Expansion grants are not eligible.
Bonus Offers
After meeting the criteria, individuals may be eligible for the following bonuses:
- One (1) month of consecutive employment: $500
- Six (6) months of consecutive employment: $500
- Twelve (12) months of consecutive employment: $500
Eligible bonus payments can only be issued once per graduate for each duration of employment listed above.
Questions? Contact us here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify for an employment retention bonus?
To be eligible for a bonus, you must:
- Have graduated from a training program funded by The Gateway-In Project©
- Have proof of your CNA certification from the California Department of Public Health
- Be employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) at a long-term care Home and Community-Based Services Provider in California
- Be able to provide proof of consecutive paystubs
- Have a signed Student Agreement Form on file
When do we get these bonuses?
Our program gives employment bonuses when you meet the eligibility requirements and have been working for 1 month (30 days), 6 months, and then 12 months.
How long does the bonus take to receive?
Once you submit a correct and accurate bonus form, staff will review the form within 7 business days. You will be notified once your bonus request is approved. Then, payment can take anywhere from 30-60 days after it is approved. Please wait 60 days before reaching out to staff for an update.
Do I need to work full-time to qualify for an employment bonus?
No, you do not have to be a full-time employee. The Gateway-In Project© does not have a requirement of how little or how much you need to work to qualify. You can work full-time, part-time, or on-call/per diem. As long as you have a paystub to show you are employed there, your schedule does not affect the bonus.
Is a bonus and incentive the same thing?
Yes – these terms are interchangeable. You will sometimes see ‘employment bonus’ or ‘employment incentive’. These both refer to the three (3) $500 bonuses we give for being employed.
Can I get the bonus if I work through a registry?
No, you have to be an employee of a HCBS facility or agency. Working for a registry, staffing agency or any independent contractor position will not qualify for our grant's employment bonus.
Can I get the bonus if I work for a private pay client, a rehab, or in a hospital?
Due to our grant focusing on long-term healthcare for our senior citizens, a job in a hospital, acute medical clinic, doctor’s office, substance abuse rehabilitation center, mental health facility, or a private pay client will not qualify for an employment retention bonus.
What if I work as a caregiver or another position for a long-term care HCBS Provider?
While it is great to be employed in long-term care in any position, only a job title of CNA or HHA will qualify for the employment retention bonuses.
What is a Home and Community Based Services Provider (HCBS)?
A long-term care HCBS Provider is a care provider that helps the older adult population with care, either in a facility or at home.
Examples are:
- Skilled Nursing Facility / Post-Acute Nursing Facility
- Continued Care Retirement Community
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
- Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- Adult Day Health Center for Seniors
- Home Health and Hospice Agencies