Do you have an RCFE Certification? Well, if you do and you’ve worked in the industry for a while, you might want to consider an upgrade. That’s right, increasing your value and increasing your earning potential. For how much, you ask? Not quite, but almost double what a regular RCFE certification holder earns. Yes, on average, the RCFE Administrator Certification will increase your annual salary to almost $120,000 per year. Are you beginning to see why it is in your best interest to take your life and career to the next level?
If you already have your RCFE Certification and have a few years of experience, then it is just a hop and skip to get your RCFE Administrator Certification. And boy, won’t that look good on a resume? You will have put yourself in a whole new category. Instantly put your resume at the top of the pile. In California, we are constantly seeing the opening of new Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). Each one needs an administrator and medium and large ones need an RCFE assistant administrator, some very large installations may need two.
What does it take to become a California Certified Administrator?
Well, you’ll need to take some state-certified classes and some training as well. Some of them may be online. A total of 80 hours is required. There’s a lot to know, and it’s best to find a top-tier school to attend, one that can answer all of your questions, and you’ll have plenty. The RCFE Administrator Certification is highly coveted in our industry, once you have it, a world of opportunity opens up and a future six-figure salary could be yours.
If you want to go to Indeed dot com and check out job postings, you’ll be in for a surprise. It is very likely that you will see job openings in your area. If you already work in such a facility, this certification may be all you need to move up in your career. Once you pass all the requirements, you can start working as an RCFE Assistant Administrator, which will give you your first big raise.
Not everyone is cut out to run a residential senior care facility, but if you think you are, you need to meet these qualifications in order to move up in the world. You owe it to yourself, to your family and, above all, to your future. It’s time to make a move. Be good.