Employment of personal and home care workers is projected to grow by 56 percent nationally between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than for other occupations. In addition, there are currently over 45 million family caregivers in the United States, all in desperate need of trained relief caregivers.
• Forbes Magazine reported in late October 2007 that Personal and Home Care Aides were included as number 10 in the future top 15 jobs. Forbes magazine further reported that “Personal and home care aides will also gain an impressive number of positions by 2014; 287,000. In addition, the fastest growing occupations are home health care aides. The expected growth is due, in large part, to the changing demographics; our population is aging. Elderly citizens often have mounting health problems and frequently need some assistance with daily activities. The elderly, chronically ill and others, such as the mentally disabled, increasingly rely on home care services.
• State of Oregon Employment Trends report that by 2014 there will be a +33% in job openings for Personal Caregivers in Oregon and a +56% increase nationally. Oregon Department of Labor, Oregon Labor Market Information System
This trend reflects several developments. Individuals who need assistance with everyday tasks and household chores rather than skilled medical care can reduce expenses by returning to their homes sooner. Furthermore, most patients—particularly the elderly—increasingly prefer care in their homes or community based setting apartment rather than in nursing homes or other in-patient facilities. This trend is aided by the realization that treatment can be more effective in familiar surroundings. Finally, home care has become easier and more feasible with the development of better medical technologies for in-home treatment. (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 8, 2008 - http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos173.htm#outlook
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Personal and home care aides held about 767,000 jobs in 2006. The majority of jobs were in home health care services, individual and family services, residential care facilities, and private households. Additionally, in 2006, about 8 percent of those personal and home care aides were self-employed, providing home care services privately.
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