UNE News Express | US Health Lifestyle
With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.
In cooperation with the Ethnic Media Services CalGrows Fellowship Project, Jennifer Liu, Editor-in-Chief of UNE News Express, interviews Sam Tsang, a Certified Nursing Assistant, as part of an in-depth, in-language Chinese investigation of the current situation and future of the nursing industry in the U.S. through dialogue with front-line professionals, emphasizing how programs like CalGROWS are opening opportunities for multilingual caregivers.
Tsang discussed his own experience of studying CNA nursing courses, saying that as multi-ethnic communities grow in the U.S., so does the demand for nursing staff who can speak multiple languages. Therefore, through concentrated learning and obtaining a nursing license, it is easier for multilingual speakers to find related jobs.
Tsnag pointed out that, if new immigrants in particular hope to find a relatively stable, professional and promising job in the United States, training to become a nursing assistant is still a relatively effective way.
He added that caregiving programs like CalGROWS are making great strides within the profession, helping practitioners develop patience, good communication and proficiency in crucial nursing skills.
CalGROWS is an expansive state program that allows home health workers like Mohammed to earn up to $6,000 for learning and using new skills. However, time is running out for caregivers to sign up, as the program ends in August.
Caregivers can sign up for the program online at CalGROWS.org, by phone at (888) 991-7234 or by email at help@calgrows.org.
