Empathy in Action: Why Caregiving is a Rewarding Career Choice
Do you find yourself stuck in a career rut? Have your thoughts ever drifted towards a role that offers more flexibility than your current 9-5 allows? Are you looking for something that’s more rewarding than sitting in front of a screen all day? Perhaps you’re looking to jump back into employment after decades of raising a family but want a job that is both flexible and meaningful.
At Visiting Angels Oshkosh, we believe there’s nothing more rewarding than a career in caregiving. If you are struggling to find meaning and purpose in your current place of employment, perhaps it’s time to consider a role that provides endless opportunities to make a positive impact. Here are four reasons why we believe caregiving is a rewarding career choice.
Caregiving Provides Opportunities to Help Others
At the heart of caregiving lies the opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of others. Caregivers aren’t merely housekeepers or helpers; they provide invaluable support to a population that desperately wants to feel safe and secure. Whether it’s assisting with daily household tasks, helping to prepare healthy meals, or engaging a client in meaningful conversation, caregivers are given numerous opportunities to help and support others every day they show up to work.
Caregiving Offers Flexibility and Diverse Work Settings
Another reason why caregiving is a rewarding career choice is that it offers flexibility. Caregivers can pick and choose when they prefer to work, whether it’s during the weekday hours, evening shift, overnight, or only on weekends. This gives caregivers flexibility as they seek to grow in their careers but also want to find a healthy work/life balance. In addition, caregiving offers diverse work settings. Caregivers provide care in the homes of their clients, which means that their work environment changes depending on the client for which they are providing care. Caregivers can also change up the setting by suggesting a walk around their client’s neighborhood or taking their client on a local scenic drive to see fall foliage.
Caregiving Extends Continuous Learning and Growth
Yet another reason why caregiving is a rewarding career choice is that the profession offers caregivers continuous learning and growth opportunities. From initial training and orientation to ongoing educational classes, home care companies like Visiting Angels Oshkosh take great care to pour into their caregivers so that they can further develop their skills. Each visit with a client offers further opportunities for caregivers to expand their expertise and fine-tune their techniques. Many professional healthcare providers have jump-started their careers by starting as caregivers and are better equipped to adapt to situations and show empathy because of it. If you’re interested in furthering your skills and knowledge in the field of caregiving, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh offers caregiving training opportunities.
Caregiving Gives Meaning and Purpose Unlike That of Other Professions
Lastly, caregiving is truly a rewarding career choice because it provides caregivers with a sense of meaning and purpose, unlike any other profession. No other profession allows you to have such an immediate and profound impact on someone else than that of a caregiver. Many caregivers find no greater reward than seeing their client’s eyes light up when they arrive, helping a client maintain their dignity and independence, or drawing out a client who seemed down and isolated. It’s such a great feeling to be able to help someone in the older generation regain their confidence, reconnect with a hobby, and find the zeal to keep on keeping on.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, look no further than becoming a caregiver with Visiting Angels Oshkosh. We’ve already provided four reasons why we believe caregiving is a rewarding career choice. Here are a few reasons why you should pursue a caregiving role with us. We offer paid training and orientation, as well as continuing education so that you can refine your skills. We offer health benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for advancement. We also provide referral bonuses and have a Caregiver Recognition Incentive Program. Our priorities are to take care of our clients and our caregivers; we have a supportive office staff and management team that you can always count on. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the life of a senior, apply with us today.