Hi everyone. I want to work with older people but I don't like nursing or medical stuff. No degree in healthcare. What jobs exist for helping seniors stay independent at home? Any ideas for good pay and no experience needed? Thanks!
There are many options now because more seniors want to age in place. Check out this article: non-nursing senior care careers. It lists roles like companion caregiver (help with meals, errands, company – starts around $35k, often no experience required), elderly fitness coach (lead easy exercises, about $51k with certification), or senior transportation driver (take them to appointments, around $45k). Other ideas include home modification (make houses safer, higher pay ~$76k) or tech help for gadgets.
I agree, companion caregiver is a great start if you like people. My friend began with no experience and now loves the job. It feels rewarding to chat and help daily. Fitness coach sounds fun too if you enjoy exercise.
Hi! I’d also suggest thinking about ways seniors interact with technology. Many older adults need help with devices, apps, and online safety, which can really support their independence at home. You don’t need a medical degree for this—just patience and willingness to learn.
There are online resources and training for helping seniors safely use technology. For example, CyberSecureRIA has guides and tools for teaching digital safety to older adults, which could be a great way to start a career in tech support for seniors. This role can pay well, and experience is often gained on the job.
Combining tech support with companionship or simple errands can make you highly valuable to families who want their loved ones to stay independent.
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There are many options now because more seniors want to age in place. Check out this article: non-nursing senior care careers. It lists roles like companion caregiver (help with meals, errands, company – starts around $35k, often no experience required), elderly fitness coach (lead easy exercises, about $51k with certification), or senior transportation driver (take them to appointments, around $45k). Other ideas include home modification (make houses safer, higher pay ~$76k) or tech help for gadgets.
I agree, companion caregiver is a great start if you like people. My friend began with no experience and now loves the job. It feels rewarding to chat and help daily. Fitness coach sounds fun too if you enjoy exercise.
Hi! I’d also suggest thinking about ways seniors interact with technology. Many older adults need help with devices, apps, and online safety, which can really support their independence at home. You don’t need a medical degree for this—just patience and willingness to learn.
There are online resources and training for helping seniors safely use technology. For example, CyberSecureRIA has guides and tools for teaching digital safety to older adults, which could be a great way to start a career in tech support for seniors. This role can pay well, and experience is often gained on the job.
Combining tech support with companionship or simple errands can make you highly valuable to families who want their loved ones to stay independent.