5 Reasons to Consider a Career as a Professional Caregiver
Have you considered a professional caregiver’s path but aren’t sure it’s worth the transition? Consider these five reasons why you should consider a career as a professional caregiver.
1. It’s a rewarding experience, even on the tough days
Many individuals decide to work as professional caregivers because it’s a rewarding experience, even on the most challenging days. Unlike many corporate positions where you cannot see how daily work impacts others, you can see how your work as a caregiver positively changes your client’s life. Without your assistance, many seniors wouldn’t have nutritious meals to eat, a clean home to live in, or transportation to run their errands. Plus, many clients are vocal about how much they appreciate their caregivers, so you’re never left wondering if you did an excellent job at the end of the day.
2. You decide your schedule
Professional caregiving offers a lot of flexibility in your schedule. When you work for an at-home care agency like Visiting Angels, we let you tell us the hours and shifts that work best for your schedule, whether that’s working part-time night shifts or full-time, except for weekends. Once we know your desired schedule, we will best match you with clients requesting services during those times. Plus, all our clients are in Farmington or nearby communities, so you won’t spend hours commuting to your clients.
3. There are plenty of opportunities for career advancement
If you’re a young professional looking to start a career with plenty of growth opportunities, caregiving could be a great choice. Many start as caregivers while they work toward becoming Certified Nursing Assistants or Registered Nurses. Other individuals enjoy the work involved as professional caregivers and choose to specialize in a specific type of care, like dementia or end-of-life care. At Visiting Angels, we are happy to discuss these career advancements with you to help you find the right career path for you.
4. You’ll develop skills you can apply to other areas of life
Successful caregiving takes patience, empathy, and compassion, qualities you can use to enhance your life with friends, family, and co-workers. Even if you don’t think caregiving will be your lifelong career, you’ll build many skills you can apply to future jobs or your personal life. You can also learn about hard work, leadership, and time management through caregiving. Many caregivers also gain confidence in their ability to work independently and have a better sense of responsibility.
5. It’s fun!
Caregiving is work, but it’s also lots of fun. As a caregiver, you’re building relationships with your clients, and you’ll spend most of your time chatting, learning about them, and providing them companionship. Some days you might enjoy walks around the neighborhood. On other days your client may want to teach you their favorite hobby. Even when you’re helping with errands, cooking, or providing mobility assistance, you’re spending time with a client you’re getting to know with every shift. You’ll soon discover nothing more enjoyable than spending time with your clients.
Caregivers with Visiting Angels Farmington assist seniors in Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Navajo, Dam, Flora Visita, and the surrounding New Mexico communities. If you think caregiving is the right career move for you, the team at Visiting Angels would love to connect. If you want to learn more about career opportunities with Visiting Angels, apply online or call 505. 516.1150.