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11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America

Find Out Which Jobs Will Be In Demand By 2020

1. Home Care Aide

HOME CARE AIDE
Expected increase in jobs: 69.4%
Median annual salary: $21,309 

Although it's lower on the income scale, home care aides makes up for it by being in demand. In fact, the BLS says more than 700,000 new jobs in this field will open up by 2020.

Home health and personal care aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired. They also come to the homes of older adults who may need assistance but want to remain in their own residences and out of fully assisted living. Aides are important because they bath and dress clients, as well as providing light housekeeping. Occasionally and depending on the state in which they work, aides can give a client medication or check vital signs under the direction of a nurse or other healthcare practitioner.

With the Baby Boomers aging, it's a sure bet this career is one that will be in constant demand over the next few years.

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