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Few jobs offer the rewards of an in-home care specialist. Homecare is one of the most rapidly growing industries right now. With the busy schedules of today, few are able to provide much of the necessary assistance required for our aging populace. While feeling great about helping others is one spectacular asset of a home care specialist, there are quite a few other great benefits as well.

Flexible Schedule

As a homecare helper, you have the opportunity to work hours that fit your schedule, rather than a 9 to 5 rigid work schedule. Your clients don’t live by a clock so your job doesn’t have to either. Many home-care experts work directly with their clients to create a match for both schedules. About 33 % of home care workers work part-time, so it's also a great opportunity for those not looking for full-time employment.

Great Pay

Homecare is a growing industry, and as such, is becoming a competitive market for finding qualified candidates. If you are interested in this line of work, you will most likely be in demand – so let’s get that resume fired up!

From the bureau of labor statistics:
Median hourly earnings of personal and home care aides were $8.12 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $6.83 and $9.70 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $5.93, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $10.87 an hour. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of personal and home care aides in May 2004 were as follows:

• Residential mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse facilities $9.09
• Vocational rehabilitation services 8.76
• Community care facilities for the elderly 8.49
• Individual and family services 8.48
• Home health care services 6.99

Caring for Others

While in-home care may not be for everyone, it certainly may be for you if you love to care for others and if you have a compassion for those that need assistance from time to time. You owe it to yourself to look into this exciting and rewarding industry today.