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March 7, 2022 by Kirk Brechbiel

Beyond the Paycheck: Why being a caregiver is about so much more than money

The professional career field is changing rapidly, and employment trends are evolving at record pace. It can be hard to keep a pulse on what might be the next best step in your career, especially if you’re considering the calling to become a professional caregiver. For any job opening, it’s natural to scan to the bottom line and first consider salary. While this is a very important consideration for any job, we urge you to think beyond the paycheck and to also consider the non-monetary aspects of the role as a caregiver.

Valuing Your Passion

It requires a special person to be a personal caregiver – someone who is both compassionate and passionate about serving others. If this resonates with you, you can appreciate that a career that allows you to use your natural skills and apply them toward your passion is a wonderful thing. Different career paths pay different wages, but knowing where you’re uniquely designed to thrive holds a high value. It’s the non-monetary and intangible benefits of being passionate about your career that makes each and every day something to look forward to. When you’re considering the career path of a professional caregiver, don’t forget to account for the value that the joy and satisfaction of your job will bring to your life.

Flexibility and Security

Every Home Care Agency is different, but at Ella Home Care we can confidently say that we understand the value of creating a work-life balance and take special care to create this for our team. This means flexible work schedules to fit your needs. Do you prefer fewer workdays with longer schedules each day, or the opposite? Do you want to avoid nights and weekends, or do you want to work these shifts? We get to know our caregivers and their needs as it relates to work schedules. And we do everything we can to work with you to create something that’s convenient, dependable, and sustainable for everyone.  When you’re choosing your career path, not all jobs will offer this flexibility, and there’s certainly a value to having it that goes well beyond what’s in a paycheck. An employer who is understanding and willing to adjust your work schedule to fit your needs is truly invaluable.

A Job that Feels Like Home

And most importantly, we all desire a calling and a career where we feel appreciated, loved, and respected. At Ella Home Care, we treat our staff just like we treat our family. In fact, we view our team as our family! This means celebrating your birthday and work milestones, collaborative problem solving when issues arise, and proactively seeking opportunities for continued growth. You’re not a number or another name on our payroll – you’re a unique person who provides value to our team. We need you and want you here, and we make sure you feel that at Ella Home Care! In addition to being fairly compensated for your time and talent – often well above market value – we feel this approach makes being a professional caregiver with Ella Home Care an exceptional career choice.

If you’re considering a career transition and would like to explore what it looks like to be a professional caregiver, let’s have a conversation! Our friendly staff at Ella Home Care would be happy to talk you through the options and opportunities to follow your passion while in a fulfilling career. Contact us today.

Filed Under: Blog, Career

January 10, 2022 by Kirk Brechbiel

Exploring a Career as a Professional Caregiver in 2022

It’s a new year which often brings with it a renewed focus and drive to better ourselves professionally. Have you made it a goal to advance your career in 2022? Do you want to explore something new? Do you desire a calling where you are fulfilled and your skills are put to use helping others? Depending on how you answered these questions, a career as a professional caregiver could be a great fit for your personal and professional goals! Keep reading to learn more about the career of an in-home professional caregiver, specifically working with Ella Home Care.

Continuous Investment in Your Training & Education

At Ella Home Care, we provide on-the-job training for our employees. We don’t expect you to arrive on your first day having all the answers or knowing what to do in every scenario. Instead, we focus on learning together and growing as a team! We know that people learn best by doing, so we invest in guiding our staff with care.

That said, we do have a few requirements for new hires. The most important tools you need to bring with you to your career as a professional caregiver are kindness, patience, passion for helping others, and a willingness to learn. And beyond the initial job training, there will be many more opportunities for continuing education throughout your career. There are various certifications and courses as well as on-site learning opportunities to ensure your skills are always sharp and up to the highest standards of care.

Fair and Competitive Wages

As a professional caregiver, you can expect to earn a competitive salary right from the start, with the ability to grow. This is an hourly job with benefits, not one where you rely on tips or bonuses to provide a living wage. With the stability of good pay, a career as a professional caregiver is fulfilling both personally and professionally. As you gain more experience, increase your role within a company, and grow your list of clients, you can increase your salary over the years.

Convenient Locations and Reasonable Hours

When you work with Ella Home Care, we see you as a person who has a family and life outside of work. So we do everything we can to make the most of your work hours and maximize the time you have to balance your professional life. This starts with keeping an open line of communication where you can request certain work locations and hours that meet your needs. We do our best to match caregivers with patients who are located within a convenient distance. We also take into account available work hours and match our caregivers with the right jobs that allow for these preferred hours, whenever possible.

A Career with a Greater Purpose!

This should be what really gets you excited! A career as a professional caregiver, especially if you begin at an early age, will give you a lifetime of fulfillment and meaning. Your time will positively impact the lives of those around you – immediately and very clearly. It can be among life’s greatest rewards to see another person’s quality of life increase because of your care and kindness. A career as a professional caregiver allows you to see this first-hand!

If you can see yourself excelling as a professional caregiver, and want to experience the benefits of this calling, we invite you to contact us to learn more! Our friendly staff looks forward to sharing what it’s like to work at Ella Home Care and how to get started. Let’s put those goals for 2022 into action!

Filed Under: Blog, Career, Caregiver

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