I just wanted to share a quick post as I was walking into the office today on a rather warm Valentine’s Day. I began to think about my past career as a registered nurse working in the emergency department of a hospital and my current career as a business owner for a home health agency. I started to reflect on all the people I have met and their families and started to think of the rewards that a home health care agency provides. Off the top of my head, I thought of five that stood out to me.
Reward #1: The ability for the elderly to stay in the privacy of their own home and surroundings. This providing a happier experience for the elderly when they know they can receive assistance without having to leave their home.
Reward #2: The increase in independence for the elderly. Not only does this go hand in hand with the Reward #1 but it is the effect of what the elderly already want–to be independent. To be able to live independently and return to optimal health with some assistance.
Reward #3: The building of a community within a town. When our certified home health aides visit one of their patients, the community sees assistance being provided and it brings people together by becoming referrals. Towns are more aware of elderly needs and see the end result when assistance from a certified home health aide is implemented.
Reward #4: Growing paid opportunities on the rise. The home health care field is expected to increase by 24% or 4 million new jobs by 2018 while health care is consistently in the Top 10 of service related careers on the rise. So whether you are a home health aide, an elderly person looking for assistance, or an entrepreneur looking to start your own agency in home health care–there are many opportunities out there can help your needs.
Reward #5: The last reward is very dear to my heart and that is Changing Lives. No matter if a person who needs elderly assistance becomes your client or just an individual who needs questions answered–there is a life forever being changed. Whether giving out free information or providing home health services, the person’s life will forever be changed by the assistance being granted. That is the greatest reward in running a home health care agency.
