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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!

Both technology and healthcare are changing at rapid rates for our country. With these changes come opportunity for growth and development, especially for in-home care. As we move into 2019, there are some important new trends that are sure to change the way we view and use in-home care. The good news is these trends are likely to make in-home care more accessible for our aging loved ones so that they can fulfill their desire to age gracefully and comfortably in their home. Let’s take a look at what they are.

Embracing the Use of “Wearables”

Home monitoring devices or “wearables” will increasingly provide a broad range of health care options for older adults, their caretakers, and their health care providers. Beyond basic medical alert devices, like Life Alert, technology has advanced into the monitoring of chronic conditions. For example, EKGs have been implanted in smartphones and can be activated along with pocket-sized electrodes when patients begin to experience symptoms of atrial fibrillation. Additionally, diabetes monitors can provide patients with real-time glucose levels. Technology is now looking to expand into a next level of sensors that may provide physicians with information about diet, activity levels and stress to provide a complete picture of a patient’s condition.

Interacting with Technology

With the recent surge of in-home, interactive technology such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, more and more seniors are benefitting from the use of this technology. Through a variety of apps, they can track and record their own daily health notes, have easier access to call a family member or alert 911 in a time of need, and can use the device for entertainment. While technology will never replace the need for interaction with other people, Alexa and Google Home can provide just one more way aging adults can feel connected to the world around them, even if they may not be able to get out as frequently as they would like.

Increasing Value for In-Home Care

Hospitals and health systems now, more than ever before, have realized the extreme value that in-home care provides. Patients who have the support of in-home care are less likely to have an accident or medical emergency when they have the oversight of regular in-home care. In return, this reduces the patient’s risk of needing to receive emergency care from a hospital. Even when a patient does need to seek care from a hospital, upon return to their home, they have a better chance of smooth recovery with help at home. For these reasons hospitals and health systems realize the value in-home care plays in the full spectrum of continuing care.

Growing Demand for Caregivers

And with the increased value of in-home care, demand is on the rise as well. As a result, the demand for professional caregivers is also growing. This demand is sure to re-shape in-home care as organizations who provide such care must change the way in which they recruit and retain quality caregivers. Additionally, for those passionate about pursuing a career as a caregiver, there will be more opportunity to work in this field and help serve others.

Combined, these trends stand to have a large impact on in-home care both now and well into the future. As technology continues to change at a rapid rate, and other health systems as well as individuals recognize the value that in-home care provides, there is room for substantial growth for the home health industry. Regardless of where the future leads us, what’s most important is that all organizations and industries who serve our aging community seek collaborative solutions to increase the quality of life for our senior adults.

What trend do you find most promising or interesting?

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