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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.
Are you employed after receiving training through The Gateway-In Project© CNA & HHA?
Please note that all wraparound support, continuing education, and retention incentives will no longer be available to graduate students after June 30, 2025, regardless of eligibility.
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.
Please note that all wraparound support, continuing education, and retention incentives will no longer be available to graduate students after June 30, 2025, regardless of eligibility.
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.
Due to The Gateway-In Project© ending on June 30, 2025, some bonuses may not be eligible to be claimed.
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