Idaho Cares

2024

What is a Caregiver? Caregivers, or Direct Care Professionals, provide care and support to those who need it in one’s home or other setting (daycare, residential facility, long-term care facility). Ready to start your caregiving journey? Learn more about Home and Community Based Services See Resources	Making a Difference Becoming a caregiver can be very rewarding. You help improve people’s lives and have a positive impact by performing simple, yet essential, daily tasks. What are typical caregiver tasks? Learn More	Job Opportunities Professional caregivers are in high demand. If you’re looking for a flexible, stable and meaningful career, you’ll find your opportunity here. Start your career today! Apply Now
The National Caregiver Shortage As the aging population rises in the United States, there is an increased demand for direct care professionals. With a projected 12% growth rate in direct care jobs over the next decade, caregivers are currently in short supply. Idaho in particular falls below the national average of direct care jobs and needs more qualified caregivers to meet current and future demands.