A new kind of career for caring people of any age

"Every day for the next 19 years, 10,000 Baby Boomers will be turning 65. With our population aging so rapidly and the number of people with dementia escalating dramatically, caring people have the opportunity to find many career opportunities in health care. The fastest growing career is for caregivers assisting seniors," said Bob Tucker, a qualified dementia care provider and a co-owner of Senior Helpers, who provides in-home and in-senior community assistance to those in need.

"We are fortunate to have people like Melody Oliver, who is one of our wonderful caregivers," said Tucker.

When Melody was asked why she does this type of work she said, "I'm humbled by this job and love the opportunity to make a difference in someone's day. I thank Senior Helpers for giving me this opportunity."

Bob Tucker, along with his wife, Abbie, senior advocate and client services director, a certified senior adviser, a qualified dementia care provider and co-owner of Senior Helpers Chicagoland, North/Northwest, are excited when caring moms, dads, retirees, teachers, students, professional health care providers and people who assisted a loved one with care as they aged, as well as other people with minimal experience - but big hearts - want to help others.

Abbie Tucker said, "We offer a whole array of training that can help experienced caregivers and those with little experience. Then, we carefully match our caregivers with clients whose needs can be met by that caregiver. Some of our clients just need help with driving, housekeeping or running errands. Clients who need help with bathing, dressing, walking and Alzheimer's issues will be assigned an experienced caregiver."

Tina Tan, another Senior Helpers caregiver, has a warmth that seniors appreciate. "Of all the jobs that I have ever had, working with the Senior Helpers staff is the best! To be able to make these vulnerable seniors (who ought to be treated with utmost respect and care) feel comfortable, secure and have trust in me is a privilege."

Added Patricia Trudeau, who is part of the Senior Helpers family, "I find it rewarding to help each client achieve their potential and provide comfort and stimulation to their day."

Abbie Tucker commented, "Every week we receive thanks from our clients and their families that keep us doing our best. One of my favorite testimonials came from a family whose father lived in the northern suburbs. The son-in-law told us: 'You bring professionalism and sensitivity to families. Your caregivers bring comfort, and they remove the loneliness. We are grateful for their compassion and commitment'."

If you have been retired for a while and you want to offer companionship to people, consider being a caregiver, or if you're going to school part-time and want an emotionally rewarding job, think about being a caregiver.

People who have compassion for others in need are perfect candidates for full-time, part-time, overnight, live-in, day or evening shifts and weekends. The emotional reward you will receive in return is so worth helping others.

Bob Tucker added, "One of the other wonderful things about doing this work is the knowledge you gain learning the life stories and experiences our clients have had. They have a lot to teach us about how to live our lives. That to me, is one of the other rewards we get from being in this field."

This Senior Helpers office is the largest Senior Helpers office in Illinois covering 140 Chicago-area ZIP codes and has been selected by The Alzheimer's Foundation of America to be their affiliate office for the entire Chicago area. In addition, they have won multiple awards and are ranked as one of the top home care agencies in America by Home Care Plus and rated as one of the top agencies to work for by myCNA.com. They offer highly competitive industry pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

If you would like to find out more about these wonderful career opportunities to become a Senior Helpers Caregiver or Personal Assistant, call (847) 564-7500 or email northbrooksupport@seniorhelpers.com.