Also check with assisted-living facilities and nursing homes in your area. Ask about their activity programs and what they require in training and experience. Consider volunteering as a way to gain experience with elder care. Your local Council on Aging or Parks and Recreation department might be able to let you know about other volunteer opportunities. For formal schooling, consider psychology or biology courses focused on the elderly, or courses or a degree in recreation therapy, music therapy or art therapy.
Some community colleges offer courses and associate degrees in recreation therapy.
With the growing population of elders in our country, your job outlook should be good. I have been out of the job market for five years. Although I have been doing real estate sales over the last 12 months, I would like to get back into a management position. I just relocated to Louisville. Will I have a problem getting back into the job market after being away for five years.