Lancaster, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2019 -- MediQuest Staffing, Inc., a high quality, privately owned home care agency in Lancaster County, Pa., recently released information about the shortage of home caregivers that is developing into a crisis in the United States in 2019.

In a recent blog post, MediQuest discussed the increased demand for caregivers as the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire at a rapid pace. According to the post, approximately 87 percent of adults aged 65 or older reported that they did not want to move from their current home or community. At the same time, younger job seekers tend to be intimidated by training requirements for caregiver positions and shy away from choosing home healthcare as a career path, despite encouragement from industry insiders.

MediQuest stresses that unless something is done about the shortage of caregivers, the client costs for home care will continue to rise. That means people who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating may not get the help that they so desperately need.

"While the situation is dire, it's not all bad news," says Kathleen Bailey, President of MediQuest Staffing, Inc. "Here at MediQuest and other homecare agencies, we're working to spread the word about how fulfilling a career in caregiving can be. We encourage people to seek out training to become a professional in this well-compensated field, and to reach out to Human Resources if they have any questions."

For more information on healthcare careers or for home care services, call (717) 560-5160 or fill out a contact form online at MediQuest's website.

About MediQuest Staffing, Inc.
MediQuest Staffing, Inc. provides experienced and licensed RNs, LPNs, and CNAs for clients throughout Lancaster County, Pa. Privately owned, MediQuest is led by a team of healthcare professionals who have been serving the needs of patients for over 16 years. Whether working with clients and their families one on one, or scheduling services for an area hospital, doctor's office, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility, MediQuest provides a personal touch unmatched by national healthcare franchises. To learn more, visit mediqueststaffing.net.

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Lancaster, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2019 -- MediQuest Staffing, Inc., a quality and privately owned home healthcare service company in Lancaster County, Pa., recently released information on home healthcare careers on its website.

According to MediQuest's new blog post, "home healthcare used to be a career that nurses and therapists would choose after many years of working in hospital or doctor's office setting" as they transitioned toward retirement or "slowing down" in their professional lives. Now—with more flexibility options and further opportunities to connect with patients—newly credentialed professionals are starting out their careers in home healthcare instead.

When considering a path in professional home healthcare, MediQuest suggests that you have a strong personal motivation to care for others, that you are a true professional with the right qualifications and certifications, and that you sincerely have compassion, patience, and satisfaction for helping others. These are the keys to success in the career. In homecare, CNAs, LPNs, and RNs may be assigned to one patient for several shifts, or they may work with a few different patients; no matter the situation, MediQuest suggests that anyone pursuing this career path be a hard worker.

"This job can be both physically and mentally demanding at times," says Kathleen Bailey, President of MediQuest Staffing, Inc. "Yet even when your patient does not or cannot reinforce the message, knowing that you are helping will make all the difference."

For more information on healthcare careers or for other health services, call (717) 560-5160 or fill out a contact form online at MediQuest's website.

About MediQuest Staffing, Inc.
MediQuest Staffing, Inc. provides experienced and licensed RNs, LPNs, and CNAs for clients throughout Lancaster County, Pa. Privately owned, MediQuest is led by a team of healthcare professionals who have been serving the needs of patients for over 16 years. Whether working with clients and their families one on one, or scheduling services for an area hospital, doctor's office, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility, MediQuest provides a personal touch unmatched by national healthcare franchises. To learn more, visit mediqueststaffing.net.

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