Exploring Careers in Caregiving
Aging is inevitable, and we are expected to see an unprecedented growth in our senior population over the next three decades. We need dedicated caregivers now more than ever.
Long term care facilities are only as strong as their caregivers. They are the backbone of every facility. Being a caregiver goes far beyond your job description – you become a friend and a family member to each resident. Working in a long term care facility means working as a team to accomplish a common goal – ensuring residents are receiving the highest level of care possible.
Why I care
Career Advancement
There is upward mobility working in long term care. From the first day on the job, you are on an immediate path toward a long and fulfilling professional career.
Where do I start?
Look through local job listings, social media pots, or call facilities directly to ask if they have any job opportunities available. Need to find a list of facilities? You can find a list of our members at: Find Care.
Some positions require additional training, such as licensed nursing assistants (LNAs). Information on LNA Training is available through LNA Health Careers (lnahealthcareers.com), your local Community College, or through training programs at long-term care facilities.
A variety of skilled and unskilled roles are available in long-term care – nursing, life enrichment and activities, culinary and food service, business and customer service, maintenance, environmental services, and more! See how your skills and interest could help you build a Career in Caring.