title: Direct care workers' recommendations for training and continuing education.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Margaret Blenkner, Research Institute, Benjamin Rose Institute, 11900 Fairhill Rd, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44120, USA. hmenne@benrose.org
authors.forename: Heather L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Menne
authors.forename: Farida K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Ejaz
authors.forename: Linda S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Noelker
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010465:Perception; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*