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Direct Care Worker Retention – Strategies for Success
01/01/2010 | Requests *Summary
More than two dozen proven examples of direct-care worker retention strategies are outlined in this report. The report includes key research findings in the literature that show which factors lead to an increase in retention, as well as key successful strategies and programs, including many tools, resources and contacts.
Author
Barbarotta, Linda
Available Files
- Report PDF (674K, 72 pages)
Keywords
Wages and Benefits; Recruitment and Retention; Caregiving; American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; AAHSA Talent Cabinet; health insurance benefits; workplace design; job design; management practices; comprehensive training; peer mentoring
Topic
Aging Issues, Long-Term Care, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Contacts, Reports
Source
Institute for the Future of Aging Services
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
05/24/2010
Contact
Institute for the Future of Aging Services , AAHSA
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-508-1208
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-508-1208
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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