Transitioning to Home Health Care Jobs

Nursing is a calling, not just a career. You’ve heard this saying before or one of the many others just like it, right? Maybe there are so many different sayings out there because that is the ultimate truth… not everyone can be a nurse and a great one at that.

When I Grow Up…

Can you think back to when you were in elementary school and you kept getting asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” There were a few kids that always knew who they were and exactly what they wanted to be including what type of doctor, engineer, or nurse and actually took the path to be that exact professional! Now the rest of us may have started out wanting to be a ballerina then an astronaut then a chef and then five other things before graduating college. There are some people in their 30s and 40s still asking if this is really what they wanted to be when they grow up.

As in any profession, people don’t truly understand “a day in the life” until you are in the day of your own life as that professional. We aren’t saying the grass is always greener on the other side but there can be a right fit or even a better fit. The challenge that many people face is finding the right fit for their career to match up with their personal lives and that’s what we are hoping to clarify a little bit for you today…specifically in Home Health Care jobs.

Home Health Care Job as the Best Option

Yes, nursing is your passion and calling and you love working with patients. But have you ever wondered if there was a way to slow down the clock so you could get to know your patients better before they get discharged, or how to get pillows small enough to fit inside your work shoes?  Maybe home health care is the perfect career for you.

If you are considering making the transition from working in a facility-based setting to becoming a home health care professional, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to help you transition.

The home health care industry has morphed over the past two decades as technology has advanced, which has, in turn, increased the number of people who can be seen by home health care professionals. No longer are home health aides and nurses only caring for the home-bound elderly population. Now home health care providers are caring for people of all ages with many different types and levels of illness.

Home Health Care Jobs are Personal

You don’t have to worry about getting bored because the needs of patients change and are personalized for each patient’s needs.  You also get to know patients and their families well, which can create long-lasting relationships.

Making the transition from working in a facility-based setting to becoming a home health care professional is not as difficult as you might think. In fact, many home health agencies are always looking for nurses and other health care professionals who have experience working in a hospital or nursing facility setting.

Best Time to Get Into Home Health Care Jobs

What many people don’t realize is that home health care is a rapidly growing industry. In fact, the home health care industry is expected to grow by 50% or more in the next 10 years. Now may be the perfect time to start your home health care career shift. Contact us or apply today for any of our available positions and start the conversation today.