As we continue to age, there is a demand for careers in the senior living health care field.
Executive directors and facility managers provide the backbone and leadership to ensure remarkable resident service delivery and operations. They manage the staff and are there for the seniors to ensure they experience positivity.
Nursing and caregiving roles are very important to senior living facilities. Nurses at a Retirement Community are usually registered nurses. Nurses provide care to the seniors, they manage the distribution of medication, help ensure that the residents do not fall by creating a safe environment for them and they assist with creating customized care plans.
Certified nursing assistants or universal workers play a big role in the care of seniors in today’s world. They assist with emotional support, take the senior’s vitals, and need to be empathetic and compassionate individuals if considering careers in this field. They help seniors get to where they need to be without harm and help the nurses with medication management. According to All Nursing Schools, “In nursing or long-term care facilities, a CNA is often a patient’s main caregiver. The opportunity to develop personal relationships with patients and make an impact on their daily lives can make this an emotionally rewarding career.”
There is also room for growth within this healthcare field. CNAs can go to school to become nurses as they continue to work at the senior living facility. Some senior living care facilities provide higher education and tuition reimbursement if they are pursuing a degree or certificate while working at the facility.
All healthcare professionals have the opportunity to be in a management role as well. A higher education is usually needed, but well-worth it to be in that position.
An activities coordinator is essential in providing body and mind stimulating activities to seniors to promote social well-being, creativity and independence. They design and implement programs, activities and events that are suited for the residents preferences and abilities.
Senior living care provides a multitude of opportunities to advance your career and practice your empathy and compassion for seniors. Aging involves physical, social and emotional declination making senior living care especially important at senior living facilities.
