Caregiver Job Growth High, Even as U.S. Labor Bureau Announces May, 2012 Unemployment Ticks Up

Chicago, IL, June 03, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Senior caregiver employment needs continue to rise nationwide, with cities where seniors prefer to stay and “age-in-place” reporting a shortage of senior caregivers.

“Senior caregiers continue to be in high demand, including Certified Nursing Assistants and Companion Caregivers,” says Julie Northcutt, CEO of Caregiverlist.com, a senior care career website which provides cloud-based subscription services for the senior care industry.

Even though the U.S. Department of Labor announced the nation’s unemployment rate in May went up slightly to 8.2%, demand for Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.’s) and experienced caregivers continues. Many senior care companies are reporting a shortage of qualified caregivers.

Unemployed job hunters may consider beginning a career in senior care, as employment opportunities will continue. The senior care industry has been identified as one of the top employers in the next decade.

“Senior caregiving involves many different job titles, including Certified Nursing Aides who are always in demand at senior living facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living communities, hospices and senior home care agencies,” continues Northcutt. Part-time positions are always available, in addition to full-time positions as these companies must staff Certified Nursing Aides for day, evening and night shifts.

Caregiverlist.com provides online tools for senior caregivers and nursing assistants who may access a caregiver job description, resume-writer, C.N.A. school directory and 10-hour online caregiver training. Caregivers and C.N.A’s may submit one job application on Caregiverlist.com, reaching all the senior care companies in their area. Most senior care companies will hire from 2 to 8 new caregivers each week to keep up with staffing needs.

Certified Nursing Aids must be staffed around-the-clock at nursing homes and hospitals and assisted living communities offering care services, requiring an ongoing need for new trainees for these positions to keep up with natural employee turnover.
Caregiving job positions include:

Companion Caregiver
Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
Live-in Caregiver (Stays over-night for a few days at a time)

As seniors prefer to age-in-place in their home in many cities, warm climates also continue to attract retirees from colder cities.
Top Cities for Senior Care Careers:

Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Atlanta
Miami
Denver
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Orange County
Sacramento
Pittsburgh
Phoenix/Scottsdale

A caregiver job description along with a caregiver resume writer tool may be found on Caregiverlist.com. Those interested in beginning a career as a caregiver or growing their caregiving career may also find a C.N.A. school directory which includes admission requirements and read caregiving stories from other professional caregivers to learn about the fulfillment of caregiving as a career.

No experience is required, beyond a caring personality, for beginning caregivers. All caregivers must pass a professional background check and personal and business reference checks before becoming employed as a senior caregiver. Submit a job application on Caregiverlist.com to be hired as a senior caregiver in your area.