Why Work as a Caregiver with Visiting Angels
Most people provide unpaid care to an aging loved one at some point in life. According to AARP, 53 million Americans provide care to a senior in their life each year. This number increased from 43.5 million in 2015, and experts expect this number to continue growing as the Baby Boomer generation ages. The significant increase in family caregivers is one of the primary reasons professional caregivers are needed now more than ever.
What is the Difference Between a Family and Professional Caregiver?
A family caregiver is when a person cares for someone in their family voluntarily without payment. Generally, it's a child caring for an aging parent, but it can also include a spouse caring for their partner or a distant relative caring for a senior family member. A professional caregiver is a paid individual outside the family who cares for an older adult. Professional caregivers receive training to help seniors' lives be comfortable and safe at home.
The Role of a Professional Caregiver
Professional caregivers focus on helping seniors live independently. They provide non-medical tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal grooming, medication reminders, transportation, and mobility assistance. Aside from helping with daily activities around the house, professional caregivers also provide companionship who might not have many interactions with others outside their family.
Professional caregivers also provide peace of mind to families with aging loved ones. Many relatives worry about the seniors' ability to care for themselves. By hiring a professional caregiver, the family can feel at ease knowing someone is checking in with their loved one and ensuring they're receiving the necessary care.
Working with Visiting Angels
Professional caregivers can work independently or for an agency such as Visiting Angels. While there may be some benefits to working for yourself, there are also many advantages to working with Visiting Angels.
- Training- We provide all our caregivers with hands-on training to ensure they're confident with their clients. You'll learn everything you need to know about caring for a senior through our training program
- Community- While caregiving is an independent job, working with Visiting Angels ensures you have a community of people who can help you if you need it. You'll build connections with other caregivers, the office staff, care coordinators, and more.
- Competitive Pay- We offer competitive hourly wages and employee benefits to all caregivers. We want to ensure our employees receive what they need to live and work comfortably.
- Flexible Schedule- We take the time to match our caregivers with clients who are the best fit for them. This includes finding clients close to your home for an easy commute and setting you up with clients whose schedules match yours.
Starting Your Caregiver Journey
If you're ready to start your career as a professional caregiver, the team at Visiting Angels Horsham is hiring part-time and full-time positions throughout Eastern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. We're seeking compassionate and empathic individuals who are willing to learn and dedicated to helping seniors in their community.
If you think you are the right fit for our team, call us at 215-938-7102 or apply online!