If you'd like to get into an industry that is truly recession-proof, well there really is no such thing. But if you are looking for options that are resistant to the recession, senior care jobs are never bad options. There are many different hospice jobs, home health jobs, assisted living jobs, and nursing home jobs out there; the tricky part is narrowing your focus down to one of them. A great way to narrow down your focus is by checking out the following list of the ten most in-demand senior care jobs.
1. LPN or LVN (Licensed Practicing Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocation Nurse) - Since they don't require as much education, LPN jobs are great options for those who want to get started right away. Instead of needing four years of school, most LPN jobs only require about a year of it. In that way, they are convenient options to consider.
2. RN (Registered Nurse) - Although you will need more education to qualify as an RN, you will also be able to demand higher pay. Out of the many different assisted living jobs that are out there, an RN job is among the most flexible. Additionally, you are one step closer to your BSN or BSBN, which is also a highly needed role. And as an RN or BSN, many other doors will open to positions like Director of Nursing, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Patient Advocate, Care Manager, etc.
3. Physical Therapist (PT) - Many nursing home facilities keep physical therapists on hand so that residents can enjoy as many benefits as possible. And most Home Health companies have their census limited because they just can't find enough physical therapists. If physical therapy is interesting to you, this could be the perfect match.
4. Occupational Therapist (OT) - In order to help seniors get the most out of life, many home health, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities keep occupational therapists on staff. This is a great option if you enjoy working closely with others on an ongoing basis.
5. Speech Therapist (ST, SLP, Speech Language Pathologist) - Speech therapy is critical for most nursing homes and home healthcare companies, especially among those who have patients that have suffered from strokes and other health issues. Helping someone overcome such an impediment can be highly rewarding.
6. Administrator (Branch Manager) - If being in charge of the whole shebang sounds good to you, a nursing home administrator job or home health branch manager is a natural choice. Keep in mind, though, that you'll need extensive education in order to qualify.
7. Quality Assurance (QA, QC, Risk Manager, Compliance) - Also known as a risk manager, the person who handles the quality assurance for a nursing home basically ensures that all regulations and codes are being followed. As a healthcare facility with Medicare patients, home health providers and nursing homes must adhere to many regulations.
8. Case Manager - Nursing homes and home health agencies aren't always the last stops for people. Sometimes, they want to get back on their own again. As a case manager, you could help people regain their independence in a practical way.
9. Maintenance Director - Unlike other nursing home jobs or assisted living jobs, this one doesn't really involve patient care - at least, not directly. However, you'd be charged with making sure that the facility itself is in good working order and really need to be a master of numerous trades.
10. Director of Nursing (DON, Director of Wellness) - How do you move up after becoming an RN? By becoming a director of nursing! This rewarding yet challenging job is a natural progression for those who are passionate about this line of work.
No comments:
Post a Comment