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If you or someone you know is desiring a career that provides the opportunity to help others, grow professionally and enjoy flexible and convenient work schedules, it might be time to seriously consider becoming a professional caregiver. Now more than ever, our senior adult population is requiring more care to age safely and gracefully in the comfort of their home. This means the demand for caring and compassionate caregivers is also growing.

But how do you know this would be the right career for you? Take a look at some of the most common reasons that inspire people to pursue a career as a professional caregiver. Do any of these align with your own reasons or desires? If so, it might be time to take the next steps and learn more.

To help other people – As a professional caregiver, one of your greatest joys and honors will be your ability to have a positive impact on people each and every day. Most industries strive to help people in some way, but the help a professional caregiver provides is direct and immediate – often life-sustaining.
Because it’s fun and fulfilling – While helping others is a wonderful gift of being a professional caregiver, another gift is that it’s fun and rewarding for you too. Building a close relationship with someone else, getting to learn from their stories and share memories of your own is a beautiful thing.
The ability to work near home – Many jobs require a substantial commute. All that time spent in transit, and the money it takes to get to and from work every day can really add up and diminish your love for the job. At Ella Home Care, we strive to give our caregivers the ability to work near their home by matching them with clients nearby who need their care.
Continuing education opportunities – We know that the best caregivers are ones who are constantly learning and growing. This is why we invest in our caregivers by supporting them through continuing education and on-the-job training. When we grow together, we all benefit.
To give people the compassion and dignity they deserve – Without the help of an in-home caregiver, some people may not be able to fully receive the compassion and dignity they deserve to age with grace. If a family member cannot provide the care, the only other option may be moving away from home into an assisted living facility, which might not be what the person desires.
Flexible work schedules – We work with each and every caregiver to determine the type of schedule they prefer. Whether that is long shifts or short shifts, and which days of the week you want to work, we do everything we can to give you a flexible work schedule that fits your lifestyle.
Because no two days are ever the same – This couldn’t be truer for a professional caregiver! Just as no two people are the same, no two days are the same. You will have the enjoyment of new scenery, new activities and new people on a frequent basis.
To help people age in the comfort of their home – It’s becoming more and more common for people to express their desire to remain living in their home for as long as possible. And in-home caregivers make this possible! With your help, you enable people to live their life how they want to – with independence and comfort.
Competitive pay – Given all of the other benefits of being a professional caregiver, you might think that this makes up for a lack of pay. Not true at all! In fact, Ella Home Care offers competitive pay in addition to the eight other points we mentioned above. We appreciate our caregivers and do everything we can to take care of them.
To make the world a better place – Finally and most importantly, as a professional caregiver you help to make the world a better place. Even if you think that you’re only impacting a few lives here and there, each and every one of those lives impacts countless others over time. The work you do day in and day out makes a difference, whether you see it or not!

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a professional caregiver? We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our growing team. Learn more today!

Once you decide to hire an in-home caregiver for your aging loved one, you will have a very important decision to make. Who will you choose to be the caregiver? Allowing someone in your home to care for a member of your family requires a lot of trust and confidence in that person.

In order to hire a quality caregiver, you need to do your due diligence during the vetting process. You will never regret the time it took to do so! Take a look at five best practices for hiring the right caregiver to care for your loved one.

Interview them several times

It’s hard to really get a feel for someone from the first interview. The second or third time you speak to someone is when you really get a better understanding of a person’s experience, passion and interests. While this will add a little time and effort to your caregiver search, it is well worth finding someone you like and trust.

Ask open ended questions

During your discussions with your potential caregiver, be sure to ask some open ended questions that make them think and offer their own answers. Simple “yes” or “no” questions are not enough to fully gauge someone’s interest and experience. Offer some scenarios of what the caregiver might encounter in a day’s work and ask what they would do to handle the situation. If they seem unsure or inexperienced with common issues that arise when caring of a senior adult, they may not be the best fit for your family.

Observe their interactions

In addition to making sure a caregiver can tend to the physical needs of your aging loved one, you also want to feel confident that they are serving as a companion. Conduct at least one of your interviews with your aging loved one so that you can see how the caregiver interacts with them. Do they immediately connect with them and put effort into having a conversation or do they seem uncomfortable and disconnected? The natural reaction of the caregiver will likely be the default when they are left to care for your loved one alone. Look for a caregiver who is outgoing, engaging and warm.

Speak to their references

Finally and most importantly, take the time to call each and every reference provided for your caregiver. This is your chance to really gauge their character from people who know them well and have seem them in a caregiving role. Ask the references for their honest opinion, “Would you hire this person to care for your loved one? Would you want them caring for you?” Consider not only what they say, but how they say it. If the references, without hesitation, recommend the caregiver and all seem consistent in their character assessment, this is a good indication you have found a quality caregiver!

Do you have additional questions about hiring a quality caregiver to care for your loved one? Let us advise you! Call Ella Home Care today for a no-cost consultation.

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