Direct Care Workers' Recommendations for Training and Continuing Education

Training of direct care workers (DCWs) varies depending upon the setting in which they work and the state in which they are trained. Evidence points to the importance of adequate training as critical to DCW job satisfaction and reduction in turnover. Several approaches have been taken to enhance the...

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Published in:Gerontology & geriatrics education 2007-01, Vol.28 (2), p.91-108
Main Authors: Menne, Heather L., Ejaz, Farida K., Noelker, Linda S., Jones, James A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Best Practices
Caregiver Attitudes
Clinical Competence
Continuing Education
direct care workers
Education, Continuing - organization & administration
Educational Gerontology
Educational Needs
Educational Strategies
Female
Group Homes
Health Services
Home Care Services - organization & administration
Humans
Interest Inventories
Job Satisfaction
long-term care
Long-Term Care - organization & administration
Male
Middle Aged
Needs Assessment
Nursing Education
Nursing Homes
Occupational Surveys
Ohio
Perception
Residential Facilities - organization & administration
Staff Development - organization & administration
training
Training Methods
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Summary:Training of direct care workers (DCWs) varies depending upon the setting in which they work and the state in which they are trained. Evidence points to the importance of adequate training as critical to DCW job satisfaction and reduction in turnover. Several approaches have been taken to enhance the training of DCWs with the objective that as job satisfaction increases, the quality of care provided to consumers will also be enhanced. Based on a sample of 644 DCWs across the nursing home, assisted living, and home health settings, we share DCWs' perceptions and recommendations for better training and continuing education.
ISSN:0270-1960
1545-3847
DOI:10.1300/J021v28n02_07