Healthcare Legislation Update: Senior Caregivers Will Have Health Insurance
Many senior caregivers who work part-time or who work for smaller senior care companies do not have health care benefits. However, the health care legislation which recently passed the House of Representatives and now is up for consideration by the Senate, would provide a program where all employees would receive health care. Impact to Caregiving […]
C.N.A. Job Description
Certified Nursing Aides (C.N.A.’s) have completed classroom and field training programs which are regulated by each state’s department of health. After graduating from a nursing aide or assistant school, they must pass the state’s certification exam to be hired as a certified nursing aide. Senior home care agencies hire both companion caregivers and certified nursing […]
C.N.A. Training for Long-term Employment
Senior caregiving positions are available for both companion caregivers and C.N.A.’s (Certified Nursing Aides) and some states provide the additional training and certification exam for C.H.H.A.’s (Certified Home Health Aides). By becoming certified, more employment opportunities open up for a senior caregiver. This is because nursing homes and hospitals must maintain a minimum staffing level […]
Employment Opportunities For Caregivers: Unemployment at 14% but not for Caregiving
October, 2009, the unemployment rate increased to 6.5% from 6.1%, the highest percent reported since 1994. However, some sectors of the economy are still hiring, including health care. As the population ages, career opportunities will continue in senior care. Advancements in medical care and technology are allowing seniors to live longer, but often caregiving assistance […]
Nursing Home Drugs: Report Shows Many are Unnecessary
The Chicago Tribune did an in-depth story this past week on the medications administered by nursing homes, many of which are not needed and not appropriate for the resident’s medical conditions. Medicaid pays for medications – unlike Medicare – so it can be argued that Americans are actually better off if they are extremely low […]
Fulfilling Employment: Senior Caregiving
Senior caregiving offers fulfillment beyond a paycheck, as you are able to become a needed companion and make a positive difference in a senior’s day. By providing one-on-one care for a senior, caregivers are able to provide emotional support, along with assistance with “activities of daily living”, also called “ADL’s” in the senior care industry. […]
Family Caregiver Bill Update
The Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009 was introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii on April 2, 2009, and has been placed on the U.S. Senate calendar for discussion on September 27, 2009. What caregiving benefits does the bill include? The bill would provide for a program to support and pay for the home caregiving […]
Unemployment Rate Increases to 9.8% in September but not for Senior Caregivers
The U.S. Labor Department reported the economy lost 263,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate rising to 9.8 percent. However, employment opportunities in senior care are still plentiful, with an ongoing need for certified nursing aides, home health aides and companion caregivers. Every state provides certification for nursing aides and some states provide the […]
Caregiving Jobs
Even as unemployment in the U.S. continues to be at a high level, senior caregiving jobs are plentiful. Why do senior care companies continue to hire during the economic downturn? Professional senior care companies provide training, benefits and ongoing support for caregivers. What types of companies provide caregiving positions? Senior caregiving positions are both part-time […]
Costs of Senior Care Beyond Dollars
The top issue Caregiverlist discusses with seniors and their families is the cost of senior care. What does Medicare cover? What income level is required to qualify for Medicaid? We provide information on Medicare and Medicaid, along with specific contact information in your state. The ways to pay are: However, there is another cost involved beyond dollars. This […]
Caregiverlist’s Estate Expert on Good Morning America
Caregiverlist’s “Ask the Expert” section allows you to submit your senior care questions to industry experts, including Alexis Martin Neely, an attorney specializing in family law. Alexis was a guest on Good Morning America today, discussing her recent book “Wear Clean Underwear”, along with estate planning. She also talks about 5 legal documents every family should have […]
Caregiver Interviewing Tips
Senior caregiver positions continue to be available for both companion caregivers (no formal professional experience needed) and certified nursing aides and home health aides. As turnover in positions will always be present in caregiving (as client’s conditions improve or when client’s pass away), ongoing openings for caregivers will continue. In addition, there is an increased […]
