Despite Rising Unemployment Figures, Demand for Workers Strong in Senior Care

Online, August 23, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Altamonte Springs, FL - In the wake of recent news from the Labor Department that new claims for unemployment benefits climbed to over 500,000 last week, the National Senior Living Providers Network announces job opportunities remain plentiful throughout the senior care industry.

With a nationwide unemployment rate near 10%, senior care jobs seem to be less affected by the current recession. Due to an aging Boomer population and the growing demand for senior care services, particularly in the home care segment, employers in these fields are continuously hiring. While the demand for skilled clinical professionals in all areas of healthcare is well known, many job-seekers are unaware of the other, non-clinical opportunities that are available in senior living.

Britt Nichols, co-founder of NSLPN.com, says, "It is important for us to get the word out to job seekers about the opportunities that are available." Nichols emphasizes that senior living encompasses a broad range of services. He continues, "Oftentimes when people hear about jobs in senior care, they just assume that means nurses. But there are so many other aspects of the business besides clinical care."

NSLPN.com, the premiere online community for senior care professionals, has nearly 20,000 job openings nationwide posted on its senior care job board. Companies in assisted living, skilled nursing, home care and hospice are seeking to fill entry-level jobs such as clerical, caregiver, and food service; as well as mid-level sales, HR, and management positions; and even regional management and executive level openings.

Job hunters can search and apply to jobs from over 150 senior care companies in one convenient location at http://www.nslpn.com Currently employed senior care professionals can also sign up as a free member to take advantage of the industry news and discussion groups on the site.

About NSLPN
The National Senior Living Providers Network (NSLPN) is dedicated to providing all types of Senior Living Professionals a FREE online resource for Senior Care Jobs, Long Term Care News, Senior Living Blogs, and Professional Community.

Through the NSLPN.com Career Center, you will find all the latest jobs and career opportunities in Senior Care in one central place. With our Industry Spotlight articles, Daily Dose Blogs, Market Watch, and our News and Resources you will find numerous articles and information to keep you well-read and up-to-date. And perhaps most importantly, through our Professional Senior Care Forums, Discussion Groups, and Professional Profiles, you can connect with other Senior Care Professionals to gain valuable industry insight. Through this free multi-dimensional venue, Senior Care professionals and employers across all of the Senior Care disciplines can stay informed and in-touch to the Senior Living Provider community.

Press Contact:
Britt Nichols
Info @ nslpn.com
407-705-3056

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