Direct care employers

Some people blame employers for low wages and high resident-to-CNA staffing ratios, but most of us got into this line of work because we're committed to quality. We want to provide excellent, consistent direct care service -- not only because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the best way to assure success in this increasingly competitive environment. A well trained, well paid worker who receives competitive benefits is more likely to stay on the job, and reducing turnover decreases overhead costs and improves customer satisfaction.
 
The Direct Care Alliance advocates for better wages, benefits, training, and career advancement opportunities – and for the additional reimbursement needed to cover those additional costs. Joining the DCA staff the high-quality jobs they deserve – and they can provide the high-quality care our clients rely on.
 
If this is your first visit to our site, please check out:

• Our advocacy action center.  We make it easy to let your legislators know you want their support of laws and public policies that would support direct care workers.
• Our National Direct Care Partnership.
• News and Opinion. Read about news and other issues affecting direct care workers. Join the conversation by leaving a comment of your own.
• What you can do.
• Organizations.
• Publications. 

 
You might also want to visit the best practices section of the National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce for ideas on how to recruit, retain, and support your direct care workers.
 
And don't forget to sign up for our free online newsletter. It's an easy way to stay in touch with news by, for, and about direct care workers and notification about more opportunities to join in the DCA's advocacy efforts.

Kim Stoneking, the executive director of the National Private Duty Association and a DCA board member, explains why his association is working with the DCA