What to Know About a Career in the Growing Home Healthcare Industry
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edical professionals, patients, and their families are increasingly seeing the value of home care, and the industry is expected to grow. In fact, home health and personal care aide job openings are projected to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030, with experts predicting an estimated 8.2 million job openings in home-based care by 2028. Industry experts say that workers from all backgrounds, not just nursing, will be needed now and in the future.
“If you enjoy working with people and helping others when they need it most, a job as a home care or hospice nurse, home health aide, personal companion or caregiver could be a good fit for you,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc. “Likewise, if you’re currently a medical professional seeking more flexibility and to be reminded of why you entered the field in the first place, home healthcare can offer greater job satisfaction and a much-needed change of pace.”
To help potential job candidates understand this growing industry, Interim HealthCare is sharing some quick insights:
Why In-Home Care?
Home care describes personal care and support services provided to an individual in their home. Often referred to as senior care, it provides help with the activities of
daily living as well as companionship to those who need support to maintain their independence at home. Home healthcare, on the other hand, entails medical-based care to help patients recover from an illness or injury, or to provide in-home medical oversight and ongoing care for complex, chronic medical conditions. Many families and patients can testify to the various ways home care can be a game-
changer, and a growing number of physicians and medical professionals are recommending home health services to patients of all ages because it delivers cost-effective, highquality care in the setting where patients most often want to be -- home. Among these services are in-home nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, hospice care, and bereavement services.
What Employers Want
Those in the know at Interim HealthCare say that being compassionate, trustworthy, dependable, and having the ability to work independently can help you thrive in the field of home care. “Made for This,” Interim’s current recruitment campaign, highlights the company’s need for
registered nurses, and licensed practical and vocational nurses, along with certified nursing assistants, home care aides, home physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. Veterans, with their track record of serving and protecting others, are encouraged to apply for a home care job, along with anybody who thrives in a job that offers variety, a challenge, and new faces and places.
What to Look for in Employers
Seeking a career in the field of home care? Be sure you work for a home healthcare organization with a positive work culture that has your best interests in mind. That includes offering good work-life balance, flexible schedules, rewarding assignments, and competitive pay. The employer should also prioritize your continuing education and professional development by offering advanced learning opportunities and room for growth, along with additional perks like tuition discounts, to make it all possible.
For a home healthcare career guidebook, visit info. interimhealthcare.com/jobs-in-home-healthcare
As demand for medical and personal care in the home grows, consider a career in this thriving field, whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or embarking on a career change.
Source: StatePoint
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research Awarded a Nearly $600,000 Grant by Arnold Ventures
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Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research (CJR) has been awarded a nearly $600,000 grant to rigorously study prosecutor diversions and provide greater awareness and insights into the decisions made every day by prosecutors across the United States. This is part of a $7.4 million pledge by Houston-based Arnold Ventures.
CJR’s project is one of 14 projects that will research 40 prosecutor offices across 19 states, and across the ideological spectrum, to build evidence on the impact of prosecutorial decision-making. The project includes a cost-benefit analysis of pretrial diversion programs, measuring outcomes from prosecutorial recommenda-
tions on bail and detention, and research into prosecutors’ efforts to reduce racial disparities in the criminal legal system.
“This project centers an interdisciplinary research team dedicated to rigorously studying prosecutor decision-making,” said Dr. Howard Henderson, TSU Professor and founding director of CJR. “Through this work, we have the opportunity to provide evidence that will help prosecution better understand communitybased alternatives to incarceration.”
Researchers with Texas Southern University, along with Claremont Graduate University and Justice System Partners, will analyze the cost and benefits of prosecutor diversion programs compared to traditional case processing, looking at five programs in rural and urban prosecutors’ offices in Colorado, California, and Texas.
“Until now, prosecutorial discretion has been opaque and misunderstood,” said Kristin Bechtel, director of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures. “Research and transparency can help us understand the effects of prosecutors’ decision-making.”
Arnold Ventures is specifically focused on how prosecutors can use their discretion to promote racial equity, transparency, and data-driven decision-making, use
punitive measures sparingly, and prioritize a holistic approach to community safety.
Other universities that received grants for this research include Harvard University and Indiana University.
“This support will help inform policy and practices and expand our understanding of how to build safe and racially just outcomes, It will also lift up the research-prosecutor-community partnerships that sit at the core of these projects and are critical to building safety and justice.”
- Rebecca Silber, director of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures.
Source: Texas Southern University
For more information, please visit tsu.edu.
d-mars.com Shines the Author’s Spotlight on Shawn Martinbrough Book Helps Children of Color Understand the Law
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Shawn Martinbrough is the author of “How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling” by Penguin Random House and an Eisner Award-nominated artist whose comic book projects include; “Batman: Detective Comics”, “DMZ”, “Luke Cage Noir”, “The Black Panther: Man Without Fear” and “Hellboy”. Shawn is a Vanity Fair contributor and the writer of “Red Hood” for DC Comics. His two-part story revisited the Gotham City neighborhood of “The Hill,” in which he co-created and introduced new characters to the Batman Universe. Shawn is currently writing the six-part sequel which is scheduled for 2023.
Shawn is also the co-author of “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court,” a Level 3 Ready-to-Read Graphics series from Simon & Schuster about an intrepid young judge who presides over conflicts big and small from her treehouse courthouse. This engaging and purposeful children’s book is making a positive impact, helping our children understand the law.
Q&A With Shawn Martinbrough
D-MARS: How was this book idea birthed?
Shawn: A lawyer friend and I would always discuss the law, urban myths, and the accuracy of fictional legal dramas like “Law & Order”. She explained to me how much I didn’t know about the legal system, and that led to the realization that most people fall victim to the legal system because they don’t understand how it works. That gave me the idea of an entertaining way to teach kids and their families about the law and problem-solving. I reached out to my friends and fellow writers Milo Stone, Joseph Illidge, and artist Chris Jordan with the concept and soon after, “Judge Kim and The Kids’ Court” was born.
D-MARS: How have you seen this book make a positive impact to help our kids understand the law?
Shawn: Well, the first book was just released, but everyone who learns about it loves the concept and instantly buys a copy for their kids or someone else’s kids. I think it will be a very popular holiday gift this season.
D-MARS: What has been the response from parents/educators?
Shawn: One of the most touching stories that I’ve heard was from the mother of a child with autism. She said that her daughter really responded well to the layout of the book and its story and was the first book her daughter finished reading on her own. That’s the effect we hope “Judge Kim” will continue to have. I highly encourage parents to buy the book for their kids or for anyone you know who has kids. Hopefully, “Judge Kim” will help parents and their children learn a bit more about the law and be more empathetic to others.
D-MARS: Are there any upcoming plans or projects you are working on to help promote this book and get the message out to our children?
Shawn: Simon & Schuster has a
publicity department, and our agent Regina Brooks of Serendipity Literary has been making the rounds promoting “Judge Kim”. My co-authors and I have been using our connections to get the word out as well to parents and educators. Grassroots word-of-mouth is a powerful marketing tool.
D-MARS: What are your short-term and long-term goals for this book?
Shawn: The second book, “Judge Kim and The Case of the Doggie Defendant” just went to the printers, and we’re excited to continue to introduce more characters and themes in the series. We have a series bible with various potential storylines and have already received inquiries about possible adaptations to television and streaming. However, right now, we’re focused on making great books.
D-MARS: Are there any partners/anyone you want to particularly mention who has helped publish this book?
Shawn: Co-authors Milo, Joe, and I worked really hard on “Judge Kim,” but I want to praise our artist and co-creator Christopher Jordan for creating so much amazing art for the project, even prior to us landing the deal with Simon & Schuster. I’m very excited to share that Chris’s art will be on display in a special “Judge Kim” exhibition early next year at The Society of Illustrators in New York City.
For more about Shawn Martinbrough, please visit www.shawnmartinbrough.com. You can purchase copies of “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court” at www.simonandschuster. com/series/Judge-Kim-and-the-Kids-Court.
