By Amy Best from the Home Instead Senior Care® office in Springfield, Illinois.
As the economy opens up and job prospects brighten post pandemic, one industry remains in demand: in-home caregiving. While older adults were isolated at home and in care communities during COVID-19, in-home caregiving services helped ensure that aging adults were safe and protected from the risks of isolation such as loneliness and malnutrition. That need continues in spite of the lessening of stay-at-home restrictions.
With more Springfield area seniors and families seeking support, Home Instead in Springfield is looking to fill flexible part-time CAREGiverSM positions in the area. The role is ideal for individuals seeking long-term job stability with a flexible schedule and supportive environment, as well as continued opportunities for career growth.
Home health and personal care aides who provide important personal care and companionship assistance represent one of the fastest-growing job categories in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, this job sector is projected to grow 34% in the 10-year period between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average job growth, the bureau reported.
Professional caregivers may serve as an extension of the healthcare system and play a critical role in keeping vulnerable Springfield area seniors safe and healthy at home. In-home caregivers can help older adults and their families with such support as:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Continence
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Hospice support
- Specialized senior care service
- In-home care for chronic conditions
The recent pandemic created a scarcity of jobs in many industries like retail and food services. Not so for in-home caregiving, which has been going strong for quite some time. The demand for home care has grown exponentially over the last several years and continues to grow as more seniors have isolated because of fear of contracting the coronavirus or other illnesses.
Caregiving is simply doing things to enhance the quality of life for older adults to help keep them independent for as long as possible. We like to say that it takes a special person to become a Home Instead CAREGiverSM … not a special degree. It can be a rewarding career for individuals from every walk of life and age group.
For more information about career opportunities at Home Instead, training and benefits, or to apply for a caregiving position, visit HomeInstead.com/location/762/home-care-jobs/ or call 217.547.1300.
For more information about Home Instead Senior Care, contact Amy Best at 217.547.1300 or go to www.homeinstead.com.
