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5 Benefits of Working with Older Adults

Published: December 28, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Published: December 28, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes

benefits of working with older adults

A career worth exploring

Working with older adults is a unique and important healthcare path. Working in senior care teaches individuals many valuable skills that can be applied across the healthcare continuum. It also provides several personal and professional development opportunities.

Review these 5 benefits

1) You can enter at any level

Working with older adults offers career options for all levels of skill and education. Positions vary, ranging from entry-level roles like home health aides to more advanced roles like Registered Nurses (RNs). If you’re considering starting or changing your career, you can progress by obtaining professional credentials and gaining work experience.

Job opportunities in aging services can consist of any of the following roles and beyond:

  • Caregiving
  • Nursing
  • Therapy
  • Environmental services
  • Management
  • Marketing and sales 
  • Culinary and dining
  • Office administration

2) Opportunities for growth & professional development

While there are opportunities for experienced healthcare professionals, there are also many opportunities for young or entry-level workers. There is no telling what growth opportunities may arise. You have access to cutting-edge technologies, specialized skills training, professional experience, and opportunities for advancement.

3) Flexible scheduling

Care is needed 24/7 so that leaves a schedule that can fit anyone’s needs. Once on the job, you have the flexibility to pick up shifts, allowing you to work when it works best for you.

In certain divisions, you can even create your own schedule. For example, as a physical therapist, you have the flexibility to schedule patient visits around your family activities. Work/life balance brings a high level of work satisfaction.

4) Ability to make a difference

Dealing with the progression of age can be a challenge for some older adults. You can have a positive impact on their life by supporting them through this change. Building relationships with individuals and their families and supporting their well-being can significantly increase their quality of life.

5) Rewarding and fun!

Working with older adults can help drive you to be more compassionate than you thought possible. As a caregiver, you can enjoy the stories, experiences, and personalities of those you care for. Helping improve their quality of life so they can enjoy their ideal lifestyle can be rewarding. Along the way, you’ll discover that seniors have the ability to enrich your life as well.

Begin your career search with Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice

If you are interested in a career in aging services near the Fargo/Moorhead or Grand Forks areas, we invite you to begin by exploring our openings. Find your career match at Ethos.

“They (clients & patients) mention that I’ve made a difference in their lives. Their kindness, stories, and appreciation for care have a signifcant impact on my life too”

Mariah Murch, Ethos Home Health Aide

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