Home Health Aides (HHA) In Top Three Growing Occupations
Posted on October, 21, 2011 by admin
The New York Times recently reported that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ List of Fastest Growing Occupations, they predict an increase of 461,000 new Home Health Aide (HHA) jobs created in this country by the year 2018. This is astonishing! The career as an HHA is one of the top three largest growing occupations. An HHA’s annual salary averages between $20,000-$40,000.00 for providing assistance to the elderly and infirmed within the patient’s home or assisted living facility. Other responsibilities may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing the patient, monitoring and taking the patient’s vital signs, administering medications, and utilizing whatever medical equipment is necessary to sustain or improve the patient’s quality of health.
The job growth increase for Home Health Aides is due to the explosion of the elderly population. With the excellent health care we receive in our country, we are living longer than in previous decades. William Dombi, vice president at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, claims the demand already exceeds the supply. Simply, there is a great amount of elderly and infirmed patients and not enough HHAs to care for them. So, if you have a passion to help others, especially the elderly and disabled, this is the perfect time to jump in the fast growing health care field and obtain your licensure as an HHA. Why wait to get started?
There are several programs available, such as that offered by Premier Choice Health Services (PCHS), which provide the necessary classes and training essential in obtaining licensure as an HHA. PCHS is a well-structured institution, with friendly faculty and staff, which strive to ensure its students receive the best training that allows them to pursue a lucrative career as a licensed HHA or CNA. In just a matter of a few short weeks, at a cost that is relatively easy on the budget, you could be on your way working as an HHA in one of the fastest growing job markets. Not to mention, it also is a great avenue to take towards advancement in the field of Nursing.
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