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Ugh I'm really sorry. Do you have your CNA or a similar license? I would try to get certified/licensed and make your personal caretaking experience part of your cover letter while also trying to get some legitimate experience. You could consider volunteering for more experience too
So being a caretaker for many years to the elderly. It's devastating...but put your business cards out there. Check nursing homes for CNA training classes. Although I was never a CNA, but was told some nursing homes give CNA classes for free. Home health doesn't pay much, but if that's a route do that too, further education. Look into your local business solution center, which is unemployment, they have a program to help you get a education. Bless you, stay bless and keep your head up
It seems to me that what you are thinking of as an employment gap was actually employment. Find someone willing to verify that for you and you have long-term employment in your job history with a reference.
It depends on your specialty. Inpatient coders do better than entry level Outpatient coders.
The fact is, for those old enough to have been employed and then have to drop out for reasons such as you mentioned, breaking back into the job market is going to be tough. For those in positions requiring a college degree or specialized training, healthcare facilities prefer fresh graduates who are abreast of modern developments and are "moldable." If you are looking for a position in housekeeping or food service, your chances are better. They may see your age and past experience as a bonus, reasoning that you are more stable and not likely to jump ship if the hospital across town offers you 15 cents more per hour. Older employees value loyalty -- them to their employer and their employer to them. Good luck on your re-entry to the labor pool and condolences on your loss.
I would be careful posting that, it’s very illegal to discriminate based on age 😭
You are absolutely right! I cared for my mother, father and Aunt for years before they each passed away. Being a caregiver for a family member is VERY taxing and you're always working around the clock. And if you're getting paid to do it, well, it would be hard to settle for a 9-5. I just took a PART-TIME job working 9-5 as a scheduler for a home health agency and it's killing me! I'm just not used to working during those hours outside of the home.
If you have experience, you may look into being a private caretaker? Even paying someone $1500 a week is cheaper than putting a loved one in a nursing home.
I’ve been there. For a terminally ill grandparent. Apply to In-Home caregiver jobs. They will accept your experience. Might require you to take a few exams or get certified in your state but shouldn’t be too hard. Check with local social services and they should be able to help you.
It should notatter as long as you qualify as far as first aid cpr and places train you and have video trainings as well! And most places don't care if you have experience or not! Just the pay will most likely be different!
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It can be challenging to transition, but not impossible! Highlight transferable skills—time management, empathy, and caregiving experience. Many employers value those. Networking and tailoring your resume can help ease the shift back into a 9-5
Consider working as a hospice nurse.
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You have transferable experience especially if you are looking to get into another caretaking type position!
I have it listed as person medical experience in my CV (I wasn't paid). I have an outline of the things I did for my family member including things like patient advocacy, medication management, scheduling, etc. It explains the gap and shows the skill cultivated.