So you may be wondering, what is a career in Home Health Care all about? Home Health Aides help people with disabilities, chronic illness or cognitive impairment with activities of daily living. They often have older adults who need assistance and work in a variety of settings including clients’ homes, group homes, and Day Services Programs. Home Health Services is really all about helping people and their families, providing one-on-one care in the comfort of their own environment. Sound like a career that's right for you? Well, here are a few reasons why Home Health Care is a great choice:
- Home Health Care is a fast-growing field with plenty of job opportunities. In fact, over 38% job growth is projected from now to 2024.
- The personal satisfaction of knowing you can have a positive impact on the lives of those who need help and compassion.
- Home Health offers rewarding part-time and full-time job opportunities to fit any schedule, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Home Health Care can enable you to develop a variety of transferable skills including interpersonal, communication, organizational and Home Health assisting skills. And finally, this can be your first step into the healthcare field as you focus on providing patient hands-on pair with a personal touch
Excited to get started towards a career in Home Health Services? Penn Foster can help you get there with our online Home Health Aide career diploma program. Earn your diploma in as little as fifteen months. Our affordable program will provide you with a strong background in Home Health Care skills and will help you prepare for entry-level positions as a Home Health Aide. Enroll in Penn Foster Career School’s Home Health Aide career diploma program today!