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Unemployment Still High at 9.7% But Plenty Of Jobs For Senior Care

February 7, 2010

The U.S. Department of Labor reported on Friday morning that the unemployment rate for January, 2010, is 9.7%, with employment in retail and temporary work increasing.

At the same time, the health care and social service industry sector increased from 13.3 % to 17.1 % of the total job market from January a year ago – another indicator that employment opportunities in the healthcare field are indeed growing to keep up with the needs of the large baby boomer generation.

The following jobs are in demand:

  • Companion Caregivers
  • Senior Home Care Agency Office Staff: Office Manager, Scheduler, Recruiter
  • Community Relations (Sales)
  • Certified Nursing Aides
  • Certified Home Health Aides
  • Personal Care Aides
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Social Worker

As the Department of Labor statistics indicate, you will most likely enjoy long-term employment in the senior care field, along with the fulfillment of doing work which is highly appreciated.

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