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Enhanced care assistant training to address the workforce crisis in home care: Changes related to job satisfaction and career commitment

Abstract

This article reports on the outcomes of a skills development training program offered to personal care attendants in home care. Research found that training increased the likelihood that workers would stay in their jobs, while changes to job satisfaction varied depending on the age group. Intrinsic job satisfaction for younger workers increased and that of older workers decreased.

Author

Coogle, Constance, et al.

Publication Date

2007

Published In

Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care

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