Try it. My suggestion would be to interview at half a dozen or so places, get a tour and a "feel", what you heard can be true, but if you are willing to work and help others, coworkers can also be very supportive. If a place doesn't "work" for you, look around again, it is all about where you are and who you work with. Health care is tough right now (I am a LTC nurse, and was once an aide...and we NEED good aides with hearts who build on their skills); you want to find a place that has a "team" mentality, and that just feels good to you.
You might also want to check out "assisted living", it is not as slow (I too find home care dull, it's great for some people, not others)as home care, and not as fast-paced as LTC or skilled nursing units. Good Luck!!! Just don't be afraid to get out there and try---also plan to continue your education, the more you have, the more control you will gain over your work and environment. Remember, if a place doesn't work out, it is not your fault. It is okay to look around, to try different jobs...