The home care market has been long plagued with workforce issues, with providers in the space often struggling to recruit or retain caregivers. But as the U.S. continues to see a rise in unemployment, it’s creating a new pool of job candidates. And providers are getting ready to jump in. “[COVID-19] has created a very […]
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Between 2016 and 2026, at-home care providers in the U.S. will need to find a projected 2.9 million more home health aides and personal care aides to keep up with skyrocketing demand, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Doing so won’t be easy, as many — if not most — providers already face severe […]
The nationwide shortage of caregivers continues to be one of the biggest industry-wide problems for home health and home care agencies, with no end in sight. And in the future, the employment crunch could become even worse than previously expected. That’s according to a new report from Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI), a worker advocacy organization […]
The caregiver shortage across the in-home care industry is no secret, but a new report sheds light on the depth of the skills gap of available workers. The U.S. labor market is as tight as ever since the Great Recession, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation by Burning Glass Technologies. With […]
While this year’s presidential election has moved far beyond what may be considered normal for a campaign season, the way politicians discuss labor markets still doesn’t give due credit to the growing home health care workforce and other industries, according to a recent story from New York Magazine. Simply, the presidential nominees still focus predominantly […]
As the elderly population grows in the coming years, so too will the home care industry — but not without facing significant threats, industry experts say. The baby boom population will push the demand for home health care, with more than 10,000 boomers turning 65 every day. In addition to the sheer demographics, home health […]
While the American labor market took a massive hit during the Great Recession, health care jobs are among the top 10 professions making the strongest comeback, according to a recent article by 24/7 Wall St. Personal care aides ranked No. 2 on the top 10 list, with home health aides ranking close behind at No. […]
The number of home health care jobs in the U.S. is expected to spike in the coming decade, as one of the 30 occupations that are expected to account for almost half of all new jobs created. Of those occupations, five are in health care, according to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor […]