The growth rate is projected to be much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2002. About 40-50 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some have completed 1-2 years of college. Many employers require 4-12 months of prior experience. Some jobs are 40 hours per week.
Some jobs are temporary or on-call.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. With additional education or training, promotions may lead to other healthcare occupations such as licensed vocational nurse. Many also provide paid sick leave, a retirement plan, vision insurance, and life insurance. A large number of job openings are expected for home health and personal care aides, due to substantial growth and very high turnover. Home health and personal care aides is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through the year 2008.