I was always worried that I wouldn’t be able to find my calling in my life, but by the time that I reached high school, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher.  There was just something magical about how teachers could touch lives and change them into something better, and at that point, I decided that I wanted to do the same.

But I was also interested in the health field, so I decided that I could combine both of my passions and pursue that for a career.  I knew that it wouldn’t be easy, but it was my goal to come out of college as a healthcare professional and a teacher.

It wasn’t until years later that I received my Doctorate in Health Education and was finally able to realize my dream.  It was a pivotal moment in my life and at that moment, my life changed forever. 

Now, I am living the dream that I had so many years ago, and it is the most wonderful feeling in the world.  There is nothing like doing what you were meant to do, and I can see it in the eyes of my students everyday that I am changing lives for the better.  And that feels so amazing.

If you are looking for a career that will give you job security as well as job satisfaction and flexibility, you should consider looking at caregiver training programs.  Nurses and other workers in the health care industry generally enjoy good pay, great job security, flexibility in the career paths available to them, and -- last but not least -- a lot of job satisfaction, knowing that they take care of other people.

One significant career choice you have with the proper training is the option of going into home care.  This is where you care for patients privately in their homes.  In this area, you usually have one patient and a little bit more flexibility in the hours you want to work, depending on the service you work for, since many patients need care around the clock.

You may also be able to find a company that will provide some home care training for the right employees.  For instance, if you already have a little bit of experience in the industry, or a little bit of training, your new employer may be more than willing to help you acquire any training or licensing you still need.

Finally, it’s worth noting again that working in the health care industry usually offers great job security.  In general, the industry has a severe shortage of nurses and caregivers, which means that good employees are extremely valuable and worthy of trying hard to keep.

If this sounds like a good job to you, look into some of the home care services and other nursing opportunities near you.  By asking what qualifications they require and what they will help you with, you can get an idea of whether this is a career path you would like to pursue.