| In just the last ten years, an entire industry has | | | | Office positions include a Scheduler to staff the |
| developed to offer professionally managed | | | | client shifts, a Recruiter to interview and hire |
| in-home care services for seniors. More than ten | | | | Caregivers, and Field Supervisors to introduce and |
| franchise companies, along with thousands of | | | | train Caregivers. |
| independently owned agencies now provide these | | | | What is the pay rate? |
| services nationwide. Senior Home Care Agencies | | | | Pay rates vary depending on what part of the |
| provide a career in the senior services industry | | | | country a person lives in and will range from $8.00 |
| which deliver satisfaction beyond a paycheck. By | | | | to $12.00 per hour for hourly care and from |
| assisting seniors to remain independent in their | | | | $90.00 to $130.00 per day for live-in care. |
| own home, you are able to go home at the end | | | | What are the benefits? |
| of the day knowing you have made a positive | | | | Each agency will offer their own benefits which |
| difference in a senior’s life. You gain many | | | | may include annual bonuses and pay increases |
| new friends along with a paycheck. | | | | based on performance. In addition, many agencies |
| Senior Home Care Agencies offer a variety of | | | | provide monthly awards for perfect attendance |
| postions, including Human Resource Managers, | | | | or going the extra mile for a client. |
| Schedulers, Field Supervisors, Caregivers and | | | | Agencies also will usually work with employees to |
| weekend and evening On-call Supervisors. The | | | | offer flexible schedules. |
| main skills required are a caring personality and | | | | Items you should bring to an interview for a |
| dependability. Duties typically include managing | | | | caregiving position include: |
| household tasks, meal preparation, assistance with | | | | - References: Both Professional and Personal |
| bathing and personal care, laundry, monitoring | | | | - Professional Certifications: copies of your nursing |
| medications and coaching physical exercises. | | | | aide or health aide certificate |
| Seniors with memory loss need guidance in | | | | - Former Employer Addresses |
| managing their daily schedules and social | | | | - Education Record: Names of schools and |
| interaction. | | | | graduation dates |
| Here are some answers to common questions | | | | - Immunization Record |
| about working as a senior Caregiver: | | | | - Identification for Employment in USA: Driver's |
| What services do Senior Home Care Agencies | | | | License, Birth Certificate or Passport |
| offer? | | | | - Background Check: bring copy of any |
| Companionship, Meal Preparation, Light | | | | background checks you have purchased |
| Housekeeping, Errands, Assistance with scheduling | | | | - Schedule of Availability |
| appointments, Assistance with personal care such | | | | You may also want to visit a nursing home or |
| as bathing and dressing | | | | senior center to talk to other caregivers about |
| What job positions are available? | | | | their experiences and learn more about volunteer |
| Part-time and Full-time Caregiving, as well as | | | | opportunities which may enhance your application |
| Live-in which means you are spending a few days | | | | for a paid caregiving position. |
| at a time with the senior and sleeping overnight. | | | | |