Document Type
Research Report
Publisher
RTC:Rural
Publication Date
10-2024
Disciplines
Economics | Labor Economics | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
The growing demand for home-based care services contends with a major shortage of personal care aide (PCA) workers. PCAs support older adults and people with disabilities in home and community-based settings with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and more. A thriving PCA workforce is necessary to match demand for home and community-based care. However, persistently low wages and poor job quality lead to high rates of turnover and shortages in the workforce. This research report aims to understand the relationship between PCA workforce capacity and quality of consumer-reported care for long-term services and supports.
Keywords
rural, disability, independent living, personal assistance, personal care aids
Rights
© 2024 RTC:Rural
Granting Agency
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Acknowledgement
This publication was developed with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0007). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Project Number
90DPKT0007
Recommended Citation
Santore, L., Ipsen, C., Greiman, L. and Stepick, L. (October 2024). Collaborative Research Report: Personal Assistance Workforce Capacity and Quality Outcomes. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_employment/49/