How to Get into the Home Care Industry
Posted on September 22, 2008
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The other day my mother-in-law and I were talking about the home care industry as a potential source of jobs for her. She just moved to town and is looking for a job so that she can get a place and set some roots down. Since there are a lot of home care companies in our area looking for caregivers, we discussed it as a possibility.
My mother-in-law does not have a CNA, RN, or any other nurse certification, but I don’t think that would stop her from getting a position as a home care provider if she wanted. It really depends on the company you work for, though. Some like to see applicants who have already completed home care training, while others prefer to put employees through their own caregiver training programs. Some companies might consider experience in lieu of training, while others might want to see that you have special qualifications such as aphasia training.
It’s not as regulated an industry as nursing, which means that there is more opportunities — at the moment. I fully expect that the industry will see increased regulation over time, so if you want to break into the industry first and get the training afterward, now is probably the time to do so!
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