Caregiver Duties at a Long-Term Care Facility Come with Perks

Caregiving isn't easy. But any caregiver would agree that their job has many unique benefits. Whether you are considering becoming a caregiver or are a veteran in the field, consider our list of perks for a new perspective on caregiver duties at a long-term care facility.

Opportunities to Advance Your Career

At McKenzie Living, we provide career advancement and educational opportunities for our caregivers. We also offer paid training to those how have never worked as a caregiver before. These opportunities mean that becoming a caregiver can be a great way to start and grow your career.

Caregiver Jobs Are Needed

Long-term care facilities often need passionate and hard-working caregivers to provide their residents with excellent care. And there is no sign that the need for caregivers will go down any time soon. The job outlook for Home Health and Personal Care Aides for 2020-30 is 33% (much higher than average). 

Caregiver Duties Keep You Active

Caregiving is an active job. Your caregiver duties will include helping residents throughout their daily routines, including helping them bathe, walking with them, and serving them meals. Besides being physically active, you will be mentally engaged too. Caregivers work closely with patients and engage with them in a kind and compassionate way. 

Explore Different Fields

Experience in caregiving at a long-term care facility will give you the opportunity to explore different healthcare fields if and when you want to. Caregiving is a great way to start your career in healthcare, and you will be able to apply your experience in other positions as well.

You Get to Work with Great People

Those who take on caregiver duties are often passionate about improving the lives of others. If this is a core way you identify yourself, it can be very fulfilling to be surrounded by like-minded people. At our long-term facility, you will work with a team of compassionate caregivers dedicated to supporting our residents.

Job Security You Can Count On

As we mentioned earlier, caregiving jobs are often in demand. This means that it's worth investing in caregiving skills and gaining hands-on experience in the field. Knowing that caregiving work is needed also means that you can count on supporting your family with a steady income.