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Exploring Caregiver Job Opportunities in Philadelphia
Hi everyone,
I’m currently considering a move to Philadelphia and looking into caregiver jobs there. I have about three years of experience working with elderly clients—mostly in-home care—and I'm trying to understand what the market is like in Philly. Are there decent opportunities for someone like me? I’ve noticed that some cities are really competitive while others are in high demand for caregivers. I’d also like to know if employers there usually ask for certifications beyond CPR and basic first aid. If anyone’s working in the field already or recently applied, I’d appreciate your insights.
I’m currently considering a move to Philadelphia and looking into caregiver jobs there. I have about three years of experience working with elderly clients—mostly in-home care—and I'm trying to understand what the market is like in Philly. Are there decent opportunities for someone like me? I’ve noticed that some cities are really competitive while others are in high demand for caregivers. I’d also like to know if employers there usually ask for certifications beyond CPR and basic first aid. If anyone’s working in the field already or recently applied, I’d appreciate your insights.
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Re: Exploring Caregiver Job Opportunities in Philadelphia
I’m not in Philly but my sister is, and she’s been doing caregiver work there since 2022. From what she’s shared, a lot of agencies are open to people who don’t have years of experience, as long as they’re dependable and willing to learn on the job. She started with minimal training but was able to get consistent work within a couple of weeks.
One thing she did mention, though, is that some roles are more like companionship support than hands-on medical tasks. That means it can range from driving clients to appointments to just keeping them company or helping them organize their meds (not administer). It seems like a decent field to step into, even without a medical background, if you’re okay with the emotional side of the job.
One thing she did mention, though, is that some roles are more like companionship support than hands-on medical tasks. That means it can range from driving clients to appointments to just keeping them company or helping them organize their meds (not administer). It seems like a decent field to step into, even without a medical background, if you’re okay with the emotional side of the job.
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Re: Exploring Caregiver Job Opportunities in Philadelphia
Hey, I’ve been working as a caregiver in Philadelphia for over a year now, mostly doing part-time shifts with flexible scheduling. One thing I can say is that there’s definitely a steady demand for caregivers—especially for non-medical support roles. A lot of the job descriptions focus on helping with things like personal hygiene, meal prep, light housekeeping, and just being a reliable presence for older adults. Certifications like CPR and first aid are usually required, but I haven’t run into many places asking for CNA unless it’s more clinical. If you want a sense of the kinds of tasks and hours expected, this page gives a pretty good breakdown caregiver jobs philadelphia newcenturypa.com/jobs/caregiver/. I’d say the biggest benefit is how flexible the shifts can be—especially if you're open to both day and evening availability.
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