You don’t need a high school diploma to have a passion for helping others, have a heart for aging adults, or become a caregiver in Fort Wayne.
So no, you don’t need a diploma to start your career as a caregiver in Indiana, and getting started may be easier than you think! However, if you’d like to further your caregiving career and become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) specifically, you will need to complete a state-approved program and meet the needs for renewal to keep your certification active.
Caregiver Career Path
Once you get started in your career as a professional caregiver, you’ll find plenty of career options down the road. Over time, you may want to pursue your high school diploma while you’re working as a caregiver, which you can do because of the flexible hours the career offers.
After receiving your diploma, pursuing higher education is always a route you can take. The right agency will work with you to help you pursue your dreams while you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
For example, becoming a licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse is possible by completing a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree in a nursing program. These programs are available at many community colleges, and some classes can even be taken online.
A Personally Satisfying Career
Competitive pay and a career path can be tremendous benefits of the profession. Still, caregivers will tell you that the most satisfying aspect of their career is that each day they get to make a difference in people’s lives.
As adults age and aren’t able to take care of some of the daily tasks of adult living, they’re faced with going to a nursing home to have their needs met. As a caregiver, you can make the difference in allowing that person to remain in the place they love and where they feel safest – at home.
Sound interesting? You’re right – it is! And, Senior1Care of Fort Wayne will assist you in receiving all of the training you need to become a caregiver. For over 15 years, we’ve been providing the highest quality care to aging adults, and having well-trained caregivers has been a cornerstone of our success.
Want some more good news? Senior1Care is hiring right now, and we have assignments available for you once you’ve completed your initial training. And the best part: you’ll be making a difference in someone’s life every day.
Ready to start your career as a caregiver? Are you already a caregiver and want to work with the leading home care agency in Fort Wayne? Contact Senior1Care’s Fort Wayne office today. We’d love to visit with you and get you started down the career path you’ve been looking for.
