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Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™
CSRA™ Class + RCFE 80-Hour Administrator Course
Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ Program (CSCRA)
Help Families. Build a Business. Change Lives.
There comes a moment in many families' lives when difficult decisions must be made about aging parents, senior housing, memory care, or assisted living options. During these moments, families are often overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to turn.
That is where a knowledgeable and compassionate Senior Care Referral Agent becomes invaluable.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ (CSCRA) program was created to prepare individuals to become trusted advisors and ethical entrepreneurs in one of the fastest-growing and most meaningful industries in America.
Whether you are completely new to senior care or already working in healthcare, home care, senior living, or placement services, this program provides the practical tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
There comes a moment in many families' lives when difficult decisions must be made about aging parents, senior housing, memory care, or assisted living options. During these moments, families are often overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to turn.
That is where a knowledgeable and compassionate Senior Care Referral Agent becomes invaluable.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ (CSCRA) program was created to prepare individuals to become trusted advisors and ethical entrepreneurs in one of the fastest-growing and most meaningful industries in America.
Whether you are completely new to senior care or already working in healthcare, home care, senior living, or placement services, this program provides the practical tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
Why This Industry Matters.
Every day, thousands of families search for guidance regarding:
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Assisted Living
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Memory Care
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Independent Living
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Board & Care Homes
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Hospice and Home Health Services
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Care Navigation and Community Resources
The aging population continues to grow rapidly, creating tremendous demand for knowledgeable professionals who can guide families through these important decisions.
This is more than a business opportunity—it is an opportunity to become a trusted resource during one of the most important transitions in a family's life.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
It requires understanding the families you serve.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
It requires understanding the families you serve.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
It requires knowing how to approach facilities professionally.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
It requires learning how referral relationships are established.
Why Become Certified?
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ program provides:
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Industry Knowledge: Understand senior housing, care levels, assessments, regulations, and family dynamics.
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Real-World Skills: Learn practical strategies that can immediately be applied in the field.
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Ethical Business Practices: Build a reputation based on transparency, integrity, and resident-centered service.
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Entrepreneurial Training: Learn how to start, market, grow, and scale your own referral agency business.
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AI-Resistant Career Skills: Technology may provide information, but families still need trusted professionals who can offer empathy, relationships, experience, and guidance.
People do not simply need information.
They need someone they can trust.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ program provides:
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Industry Knowledge: Understand senior housing, care levels, assessments, regulations, and family dynamics.
-
Real-World Skills: Learn practical strategies that can immediately be applied in the field.
-
Ethical Business Practices: Build a reputation based on transparency, integrity, and resident-centered service.
-
Entrepreneurial Training: Learn how to start, market, grow, and scale your own referral agency business.
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AI-Resistant Career Skills: Technology may provide information, but families still need trusted professionals who can offer empathy, relationships, experience, and guidance.
People do not simply need information.
They need someone they can trust.
Why Become Certified?
Why Become Certified?
What You Will Learn
During this 40-hour certification program, participants will learn:
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Senior housing options and levels of care
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Aging process and family dynamics
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Ethical referral practices
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Assessment and placement skills
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Relationship building with healthcare providers
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Negotiation and communication techniques
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Marketing and business development
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Technology tools and scalable business systems
-
National opportunities within the senior care industry
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Leadership and professional development
Through case studies, role-playing exercises, business workshops, and interactive learning activities, students will gain confidence and practical experience before entering the field.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
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Aspiring entrepreneurs
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Current referral agents
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Assisted Living / RCFE Administrators
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Home Care Professionals
-
Social Workers
-
Healthcare Marketers
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Nurses and Case Managers
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Senior Living Professionals
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Those seeking an AI proof career
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Individuals seeking a meaningful second career
No previous experience in senior care is required.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Senior Care Referral Industry Fundamentals.
Understand the role of the referral agent, the senior living marketplace, common referral relationships, and how families typically enter the placement process.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Referral Source Development.
Learn where referrals can originate and how relationships may be developed with professionals and organizations that routinely encounter seniors and families needing care.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Understanding Care Needs.
Learn about important care considerations that can affect placement decisions, including disease-specific needs, cognitive impairment, mobility limitations, activities of daily living, supervision requirements, and other factors.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Family and Resident Interviews.
Learn how to conduct structured conversations with residents and families to better understand care needs, preferences, budget considerations, geographic requirements, and other placement criteria.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Assisted Living Facility Relationships.
Learn how to professionally introduce yourself to assisted living communities and begin developing referral relationships.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Facility Contracts and Placement Agreements.
Understand how professional referral relationships may be structured and the role written agreements can play in establishing expectations between referral agents and participating communities.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Independent Contractor Business Startup.
Learn foundational considerations involved in establishing and organizing yourself as an independent senior care referral professional.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Referral Compensation.
Understand how referral compensation commonly functions and the importance of appropriate disclosures and professional transparency.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Placement Process.
Learn how to move from an initial family inquiry through community identification, introductions, tours, follow-up, and eventual placement.
At Nice Little Training Center, we specialize in preparing compassionate, capable leaders in the senior care industry. With a strong focus on RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Administrator Certification, our programs are designed to guide you from first steps to full facility readiness. Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Business Development.
Develop a practical strategy for beginning your referral network and generating opportunities after training.
Why Become Certified?
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ program provides:
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Industry Knowledge: Understand senior housing, care levels, assessments, regulations, and family dynamics.
-
Real-World Skills: Learn practical strategies that can immediately be applied in the field.
-
Ethical Business Practices: Build a reputation based on transparency, integrity, and resident-centered service.
-
Entrepreneurial Training: Learn how to start, market, grow, and scale your own referral agency business.
-
AI-Resistant Career Skills: Technology may provide information, but families still need trusted professionals who can offer empathy, relationships, experience, and guidance.
People do not simply need information.
They need someone they can trust.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ program provides:
-
Industry Knowledge: Understand senior housing, care levels, assessments, regulations, and family dynamics.
-
Real-World Skills: Learn practical strategies that can immediately be applied in the field.
-
Ethical Business Practices: Build a reputation based on transparency, integrity, and resident-centered service.
-
Entrepreneurial Training: Learn how to start, market, grow, and scale your own referral agency business.
-
AI-Resistant Career Skills: Technology may provide information, but families still need trusted professionals who can offer empathy, relationships, experience, and guidance.
People do not simply need information.
They need someone they can trust.
What You Will Learn
During this 40-hour certification program, participants will learn:
-
Senior housing options and levels of care
-
Aging process and family dynamics
-
Ethical referral practices
-
Assessment and placement skills
-
Relationship building with healthcare providers
-
Negotiation and communication techniques
-
Marketing and business development
-
Technology tools and scalable business systems
-
National opportunities within the senior care industry
-
Leadership and professional development
Through case studies, role-playing exercises, business workshops, and interactive learning activities, students will gain confidence and practical experience before entering the field.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
-
Aspiring entrepreneurs
-
Current referral agents
-
Assisted Living / RCFE Administrators
-
Home Care Professionals
-
Social Workers
-
Healthcare Marketers
-
Nurses and Case Managers
-
Senior Living Professionals
-
Those seeking an AI proof career
-
Individuals seeking a meaningful second career
No previous experience in senior care is required.
CSRA™ Class + RCFE 80-Hour Administrator Course
Two Powerful Senior Care Pathways. One Smart Investment in Your Future.
Get the training to pursue your RCFE Administrator career AND learn how to
build opportunities as a Certified Senior Care Referral Agent (CSCRA™).
CSRA™ Class + RCFE 80-Hour Administrator Course
What You Will Learn
During this 40-hour certification program, participants will learn:
-
Senior housing options and levels of care
-
Aging process and family dynamics
-
Ethical referral practices
-
Assessment and placement skills
-
Relationship building with healthcare providers
-
Negotiation and communication techniques
-
Marketing and business development
-
Technology tools and scalable business systems
-
National opportunities within the senior care industry
-
Leadership and professional development
Through case studies, role-playing exercises, business workshops, and interactive learning activities, students will gain confidence and practical experience before entering the field.
Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ Program (CSCRA)
Help Families. Build a Business. Change Lives.
Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ Program (CSCRA)
Help Families. Build a Business. Change Lives.
There comes a moment in many families' lives when difficult decisions must be made about aging parents, senior housing, memory care, or assisted living options. During these moments, families are often overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to turn.
That is where a knowledgeable and compassionate Senior Care Referral Agent becomes invaluable.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ (CSCRA) program was created to prepare individuals to become trusted advisors and ethical entrepreneurs in one of the fastest-growing and most meaningful industries in America.
Whether you are completely new to senior care or already working in healthcare, home care, senior living, or placement services, this program provides the practical tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
There comes a moment in many families' lives when difficult decisions must be made about aging parents, senior housing, memory care, or assisted living options. During these moments, families are often overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to turn.
That is where a knowledgeable and compassionate Senior Care Referral Agent becomes invaluable.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ (CSCRA) program was created to prepare individuals to become trusted advisors and ethical entrepreneurs in one of the fastest-growing and most meaningful industries in America.
Whether you are completely new to senior care or already working in healthcare, home care, senior living, or placement services, this program provides the practical tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
There comes a moment in many families' lives when difficult decisions must be made about aging parents, senior housing, memory care, or assisted living options. During these moments, families are often overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure where to turn.
That is where a knowledgeable and compassionate Senior Care Referral Agent becomes invaluable.
The Certified Senior Care Referral Agent™ (CSCRA) program was created to prepare individuals to become trusted advisors and ethical entrepreneurs in one of the fastest-growing and most meaningful industries in America.
Whether you are completely new to senior care or already working in healthcare, home care, senior living, or placement services, this program provides the practical tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
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Kahusayan sa Pagsasanay
Bilang isang inaprubahang vendor ng California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP), nagbibigay kami ng:
Pagsasanay sa Unang Sertipikasyon ng RCFE (ICTP)
Paghahanda sa Sertipikasyon ng Tagapangasiwa ng RCFE
Mga Kurso sa Patuloy na Edukasyon at Pagpapanibago
Mga Update sa Regulasyon at Edukasyon sa Pagsunod
Mga flexible na oportunidad sa pagkatuto na idinisenyo para sa mga nagtatrabahong propesyonal
Ang aming mga programa ay nagbibigay-sandata sa mga tagapangasiwa ng kaalaman at praktikal na kasanayan na kinakailangan upang matagumpay na pamunuan at pamahalaan ang mga komunidad ng pangangalaga sa tirahan sa buong California.
Buuin ang iyong karera. Panatilihin ang pagsunod. Maglingkod nang may kumpiyansa.
Ekspertong Regulasyon
Ang pag-navigate sa mga kinakailangan sa paglilisensya ng California ay maaaring maging kumplikado. Ang aming may karanasan na koponan ay nagbibigay ng patnubay at suporta sa bawat yugto ng pagbuo at operasyon ng pasilidad, kabilang ang:
Tulong sa Paglilisensya ng RCFE
Suporta sa Paghahanda at Pagsusumite ng Aplikasyon
Pagbuo ng Patakaran at Pamamaraan
Mga Pagtatasa sa Kahandaan sa Operasyon
Mga Pagsusuri sa Pagsunod at Pagpaplano ng Aksyong Pangkasatian
Pagpapayo sa Pagsisimula at Pagpapalawak
Paghahanda sa Sarbey at Suporta sa Regulasyon
Nagbubukas ka man ng bagong pasilidad, nagpapalawak ng iyong mga serbisyo, o nagpapalakas ng mga umiiral na operasyon, tinutulungan ka naming i-navigate ang proseso nang mahusay at epektibo.
Pinagkakatiwalaang Gabay
Nagbibigay ang Nice Little Training Center ng access sa mga may karanasan at bihasang eksperto sa legal at operasyon na nagdadalubhasa sa:
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Mga Operasyon ng Assisted Living
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Pangangalaga sa Hospice at Pagtatapos ng Buhay
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Mga Serbisyo sa Pangangalaga sa Demensya at Memorya
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Pagsunod sa Healthcare at Pamamahala sa Panganib
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Interpretasyon sa Regulasyon
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Mga Karapatan ng Residente at Pagtitiyak ng Kalidad
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Mga Patakaran, Pamamaraan, at Pinakamahuhusay na Kasanayan
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Pagsasanay sa Kawani at Kahusayan sa Operasyon
Ang aming mga eksperto ay nagdadala ng mga dekada ng pinagsamang karanasan sa pagtulong sa mga organisasyon na maunawaan ang mga kumplikadong regulasyon habang naghahatid ng may malasakit at mataas na kalidad na pangangalaga.
Facilitator
Cynthia Edwards, LVN
Cynthia brings over 30 experience as an Executive Director of many National Assisted Livings.
She shares and teaches on managing staff, regulatory compliance, quality standards, strategic planning, quality improvement, and the realistic business operations of large assisted living.
Facilitator
Avraham Panahi
Avraham brings over 7 years experience of hospice care services to those in need in times of crisis and end-of-life care. He works closely with assisted living's throughout the San Gabriel Valley and understands compliance of Title 22 requirements for hospice. Avraham guides his staff development from admission to discharge to provision of care ensuring ethical clinical and business standards are consistent with his approach to care.
Guest lecturer at Universities, wellness events, and facilitator of various education seminars across the Greater Los Angeles area.
Facilitator
Elizabeth Nadeau
Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Geriatrics, and brings extensive experience in memory care planning, clinical assessment, program development, treatment planning, team management, support group facilitations, leadership, grant writing etc.
She currently the Administrator and Program director for one of the largest Adult Day care programs in Southern California.
Facilitator
Paul Ricchiazzi
Paul Ricchiazzi is a senior living developer, training program director, and course design specialist, serving as Director of Training for Nice Little Training Center.
Paul is a certified RCFE Administrator and he designs and delivers training programs focused on leadership development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. As co-founder of Nice Little Training Center, Paul creates practical, outcome-driven curricula that support professional excellence in regulated environments.
He is known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable training that strengthens decision-making, accountability, and organizational performance.
Facilitator
Vanessa Ricchiazzi, LVN
Meet Vanessa Ricchiazzi, a dedicated wife, mother, and accomplished professional in the healthcare field. As a nurse, RCFE administrator, and instructor, she has earned respect as a leading end-of-life educator and mentor. Vanessa's passion for transforming senior care is evident in her public speaking and clinical training efforts.
Her newly published book, "The Gift of Grief," shares her heartfelt journey of caring for and losing her loved ones, available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Tehachapi Christian Book Store.
Facilitator
Cynthia Edwards, LVN
Cynthia brings over 30 experience as an Executive Director of many National Assisted Livings.
She shares and teaches on managing staff, regulatory compliance, quality standards, strategic planning, quality improvement, and the realistic business operations of large assisted living.
Facilitator
Avraham Panahi
Avraham brings over 7 years experience of hospice care services to those in need in times of crisis and end-of-life care. He works closely with assisted living's throughout the San Gabriel Valley and understands compliance of Title 22 requirements for hospice. Avraham guides his staff development from admission to discharge to provision of care ensuring ethical clinical and business standards are consistent with his approach to care.
Guest lecturer at Universities, wellness events, and facilitator of various education seminars across the Greater Los Angeles area.
Facilitator
Elizabeth Nadeau
Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Geriatrics, and brings extensive experience in memory care planning, clinical assessment, program development, treatment planning, team management, support group facilitations, leadership, grant writing etc.
She currently the Administrator and Program director for one of the largest Adult Day care programs in Southern California.
Facilitator
Paul Ricchiazzi
Paul Ricchiazzi is a senior living developer, training program director, and course design specialist, serving as Director of Training for Nice Little Training Center.
Paul is a certified RCFE Administrator and he designs and delivers training programs focused on leadership development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. As co-founder of Nice Little Training Center, Paul creates practical, outcome-driven curricula that support professional excellence in regulated environments.
He is known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable training that strengthens decision-making, accountability, and organizational performance.
Facilitator
Vanessa Ricchiazzi, LVN
Meet Vanessa Ricchiazzi, a dedicated wife, mother, and accomplished professional in the healthcare field. As a nurse, RCFE administrator, and instructor, she has earned respect as a leading end-of-life educator and mentor. Vanessa's passion for transforming senior care is evident in her public speaking and clinical training efforts.
Her newly published book, "The Gift of Grief," shares her heartfelt journey of caring for and losing her loved ones, available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Tehachapi Christian Book Store.
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