
Caregiving is probably one of the most challenging jobs, but is very impactful not only to other people’s lives but to your own as well. While the subject of caregiving is centered onits demand and service, caregivers are so much more than that—they’re companions. They shoulder many responsibilities to make their clients' lives as comfortable as possible.
How is Caregiving Rewarding?
Caregiving is a fast-growing profession in the United States. Due to the population aging, caregiving is a high-demand profession, anticipating 8.2 million job openings in direct care by 2028.
Professional demand and economy aside, working with the in-home senior care industry is unique and rewarding in various ways. You will be connecting with your client on more of an emotional level compared to other jobs.
Service to Others
Being an in-home care professional, you’ll be assisting your clients from different walks of life with different medical needs. Every client is unique and might require different care styles and approaches. This can give you a sense of service when working; that you can use as an inspiration to keep going, no matter how stressful the environment can get.
Learning New Skills, Improving the Old Ones
Every work field will undoubtedly give you a new skill set and will polish the skills that you already have. As a professional elderly in-home care provider, you will be faced with physical tasks such as patient transfer assistance, hygiene maintenance, meal preparation, coordinating Doctor appointments, and even learning practical and useful skills such as CPR and monitoring vitals.
Flexible Work Hours
A 9-5 job won’t work for everyone since we all have different time schedules. A strict schedule can make it difficult to form a healthy work-life balance. Having an unhealthy schedule can increase stress and decrease positive mood. However, having a flexible work schedule can help with your overall health, both mentally and physically. Since many retirees have care requirements around the clock, you can find a patient schedule that works for you while getting the luxury of spending time with your loved ones or having your alone time.
How is Caregiving Life-Changing for Seniors?
You might be asking yourself, “how important is caregiving?” or “how can it make a difference?” to answer your questions—caregiving has a big impact on the lives of clients and makes a difference in terms of their quality of life.
There are a lot of things seniors can benefit from with in-home senior care. From assistance with daily tasks to maintaining their social life and independence. They will be given the chance to live their life without the inconvenience of age-related decline.
Aid with Basic Tasks
Caregivers tasks can include things such as assisting seniors with their hygiene (bathing, dressing up, oral care, etc.), providing support with mobility such as getting out of bed, standing up, sitting down, and assistance with mobility devices.
Medical Needs Management
Seniors might need assistance with their medical needs like keeping track of what medicine to take at a specific time and day. This also includes setting and reminding them of medical appointments. Seniors with conditions such as dementia will also be taken care of by a certified home health aide professional.
Maintaining Independence and Social Life
Another benefit seniors can get from elderly in-home care is socialization. Because they won’t worry about having a hard time doing tasks, they can focus more on meeting new people or talking to their old friends. In-home caregivers can also assist them with transportation so the commute isn’t such a hassle.
Seniors keeping their independence as they grow older is important. A retiree losing their independence may begin to feel down an nobody likes losing their sense of freedom. But with the assistance of an in-home caregiver they can take back a little control which will decrease stress and benefit overall mental health.
Companionship
Elderly in-home care isn’t only about service. A caregiver can be a companion for seniors because of the times when growing old gets lonely. The bond that a senior and their caregiver has is something unique. They can converse over coffee, share stories, and go on pleasant walks.
Have a Change in your Life or Change Someone Else’s?
Deciding to be a caregiver or to hire one to assist you isn’t something to take lightly and it could change your life for the better, especially when you have the right options. If you’re interested in senior caregiving or hiring an in-home senior care service, start with some initial research and make the right choice for yourself or your loved ones.
Unified Pledge is always looking for compassionate, kind, and caring people who like to make a difference in other’s lives! Whether your just considering working as a caregiver, or highly experienced, we’d love to chat and see if you can become part of our team.
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