Do Well by Doing Good Work with Older
Do Well by Doing Good Work with Older Adults - A Presentation for High School Students
Brought to you by: (Add the name/city/logo of your community here) We are a member of Leading. Age -- an national organization whose 6, 000 member communities take care of older adults
Connect the Ages: We never knew these jobs existed and couldn't be happier working in this industry. We’re a group of millennials who found purposeful and impactful careers by working with older generations! View the video. Requires internet connection.
Why Work with Older Adults? It’s where the jobs are: – Every day, 10, 000 people turn 65 – 7 out of 10 will need help of some kind – By 2050, the US will have only ½ of people we need for these jobs = Lots of jobs for HS and college grads
What Jobs are Available? With a HS Education and Some Training: – Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) – Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) – Food Prep and Serving Workers – Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides – Building and ground maintenance
What Jobs are Available? With a College Degree: – – – – Dieticians Health Educators Registered Nurses (RNs) Counselors and Social Workers Physical and Occupational Therapists (PT & OT) Technology Experts Marketing/Communications Administrators
What Jobs are Available? With a College Degree and More: – – Doctors/Geriatricians Pharmacists Architects Elder law attorneys
Where do they work? • Communities where adults live independently or with help (“independent living” and “assisted living”) • Nursing homes • Adult day care • In people’s home – “home care”
Are you ready to “Do Well by Doing Good? ” • Any interest you have can be applied toward the field… • There’s so much need… • You can actually change someone’s life… • At the end of the day, you feel passionate about what you’re doing!
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Just want to explore the field? Learn more about how you can get involved in the campaign put together by the people in the video at www. connecttheages. org
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