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STUDENT RESOURCES

Everything you need before, during, and after training — all in one place.

Licensing & Credentials

Keep your Washington State provider credentials current. Access registration, renewal, and specialized application portals for Home Care Aides and more.

  • SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
  • HELMS Portal
  • Provider Credential Search

Financial Assistance

Explore state-funded support systems including childcare, health coverage, and basic needs assistance through linked government portals.

  • Washington Connection
  • Washington State DSHS
  • Washington Healthplanfinder

Food & Health Requirements

Caregivers who assist with dietary needs and meal preparation are mandated to maintain a valid food handler certification for safety compliance.

  • Food Worker Card

CPR and First Aid

Fulfill your CPR and First Aid requirements through classes offered by these premier national training organizations for healthcare professionals.

  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association

Employment & Career Help

Improve your professional profile with resume building, one-on-one coaching, and expansive job boards via Washington's workforce development site.

  • WorkSource Washington

Transportation

Navigate the Puget Sound area efficiently using local transit tools, route maps, and regional rail schedules for your daily commute.

  • Pierce Transit
  • Sound Transit

READY TO PUT YOUR TRAINING TO WORK?

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

Foundations Healthcare Institute is pleased to provide this list of healthcare employers as a resource for students and graduates. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of employment.

Adult Family Homes

  • HarborView Adult Family Home — (253) 927-9490
  • Harbor Ridge Adult Family Home
  • The Arbor Rose Adult Family Home
  • River Rock Adult Family Homes
  • Warner House Adult Family Home — (253) 475-0249

In-Home Care Agencies

  • Generations Home Care — (253) 693-4092
  • Senior Helpers South Tacoma — (253) 507-4770
  • Fedelta Home Care — (253) 785-4588
  • Family Resource Home Care — (253) 761-8019
  • Always Best Care Senior Services — (253) 534-9596

Assisted Living / Skilled Nursing Facilities

  • The Oaks at Lakewood — (253) 581-1200
  • Life Care Center of Puyallup — (253) 845-7566
  • Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound — (253) 475-9025
  • Franke Tobey Jones — (253) 752-6621
  • Judson Park Retirement Community — (253) 756-0601
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