Is a Professional Caregiver Job Right for You?

If you even have an inkling that you want to be a professional caregiver, you owe it to yourself to look into it. Jobs evaporated when the economy shriveled up a couple of years ago. But caregiving jobs are the exception; they continue to sprout up like flowers in fertile ground. In fact, the homecare field is among the fastest growing in the nation.

So what’s driving the explosion in jobs for caregivers? • There are more elderly people as a percentage of the population, and seniors are more likely to need help with daily activities. • As baby boomers age, this trend will strengthen.

Bottom line: The future employment of responsible caregivers is assured.

Employers Care Who You Are, Not What You’ve Read • The good news is you don’t have to have a wall of framed degrees to get started. • You can start as companion aide, taking care of the elderly, disabled and children in their homes, with no formal education. • Your personality is more important than the books you’ve read and exams you’ve passed.

What are the qualities of an excellent caregiver? You must love people. • And because seniors sometimes become confused and slow, patience and the ability to listen are vital. • Also, since the people you help depend on you, you must be responsible and honest.

Caregiving Makes Someone Else’s Life Better and Fits into Yours• Caregiver jobs are demanding, but the rewards come in a smile, a hand held, a hug, and listening to the stories that come from a long life. • These simple things tell you that you’re making a difference in someone’s life. Another bonus is the flexibility. • Caregiving jobs fit into a life where you’re juggling the responsibilities of running a household, taking care of children and studying for your nursing degree.

What are Your Thoughts on Caregiving?

• Are you interested in a caregiving job?

• What attracts you to the job?

• Caregivers–what do you like most about caregiving?

• What’s most challenging for you?

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