Four Reasons to Consider Caregiver Jobs
Choosing to work as a professional caregiver for a senior is a physically demanding job, yet extremely rewarding for the employee. Many caregivers experience such pride and joy in their role as a caregiver, despite any previous negative connotations associated with the job. Our society doesn't always recognize the extreme value caregivers bring to the senior population. However, without caregivers, many seniors would continue to suffer silently at home.
Like the many employee shortages at restaurants and stores, caregiving jobs are in high demand. More seniors need help to remain independent and safe at home than there are caregivers to fulfill this vital role. Caregivers not only play a huge role in the lives of their clients, but they also benefit their client's families. Not every senior has family nearby that can check in with them and ensure their overall well-being. Many families are greatly concerned about their aging loved ones. Without the help of a caregiver, the families suffer as well.
If you are looking to change up your current work situation or are looking to resume work after months of being unemployed, perhaps it's time to consider a career in caregiving. Here are four reasons to consider a caregiver job with Visiting Angels Appleton.
Instant Gratification
In an age where we are all accustomed to "instant gratification," no other job provides more instant gratification than the job as a caregiver. As a caregiver, you have the opportunity to brighten someone else's day and bring them joy when they feel like everyone else has forgotten them. So many seniors look forward to their weekly visits with their caregivers, especially those that don't have a vast support network. If you've been feeling like your current job isn't giving you much satisfaction, perhaps it's time you apply to be a caregiver.
No Two Days are Alike
Another great benefit to being a caregiver is that no two days are exactly alike. Your clients remain the same; however, each visit brings a breath of fresh air. As you build rapport with your clients, you have opportunities to enrich their lives by assisting them with their favorite hobbies. One client may desire to play board games, while another client wants to sip coffee and chat. Another way no two days are exactly alike is that our scheduling remains flexible. At Visiting Angels, our clients dictate the schedule. This gives our caregivers more flexibility as well. You may work a morning shift one day and an afternoon or evening shift later in the week. If you prefer a more flexible schedule and work that is not mundane, a caregiver's job could be right for you.
Learn From the Inside
A wonderful benefit to working as a caregiver is that our caregivers receive first-hand inside information. Visiting Angels Appleton provides a thorough orientation so that new employees who have little caregiving experience feel confident on their first client visit. In addition, our caregivers also receive ongoing training to ensure they remain highly skilled and knowledgeable. This first-hand training translates beyond the client's home. Many current caregivers have been able to help their own aging loved ones as their care needs change. Because they work with seniors regularly, caregivers can also identify challenges their own aging loved ones face, such as memory loss or decreased mobility. They can help their families walk through what to do next, ensuring their own family members remain safe and well.
Opportunity to Make a Difference
Finally, a job as a caregiver allows you to make a difference in someone else's life. As mentioned already, many seniors are lonely and don't have steady family support. You could be the one person to make a valuable difference in their golden years. You could be the one to draw them out again, make them laugh, or add more life to the years they have left. As a caregiver with Visiting Angels, you have one-on-one interaction. You aren't juggling an entire nursing home wing or managing multiple seniors living in assisted living. Your focus remains on one client at a time, allowing you to truly make the difference.
If you are looking for a rewarding job, look no further than the job as a caregiver with Visiting Angels Appleton. We've given you four reasons why you should consider a caregiving job. Here are a few reasons why you should choose to work for us. We offer paid training and orientation, as well as weekly pay through direct deposit. Among health benefits, we also provide referral bonuses and a Caregiver Recognition Incentive Program. Our priorities are to take care of seniors AND our caregivers. We recognize that without our outstanding caregivers, we wouldn't exist. If you are ready to positively impact someone's life and your own, apply with us today.