Independent Caregivers: Beef Up Your Resume'

If you have been working as an independent caregiver for a while you no doubt have a lot of experience behind you.

However you may want to think about getting some certifications to help you compete in this ever growing market. You may not have the time to take classes at a university because of your need to continue working. If this is the case there are other resources for you to work with to get the education you need and the certifications that will not only help you in your profession but also make your resume more appealing to prospective employers.

If you are working with the ever growing population of Alzheimer's and dementia patients please check out the Alzheimer's Association website. Not only is there a wealth of information for you to draw from, but you can also take a course on their website dealing with Alzheimer's care and you will then be tested on your knowledge. Once you pass the course you will be able to print a certificate that you can add to your resume'. The course includes excellent material complied by experts in the field and since the course is online you can take and complete it in your own time. 

 I will add more resources in the days to come.

Please share your resources with the rest if us. We all learn from each other. As I always say we are on this care giving road together, let's all help each other. Not only will we benefit but more importantly our clients benefit and that makes it worth all the effort.

Take care....

Ruth Anne