Who are direct-care workers? Fact Sheet

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Article Publication Date: 
9/27/2004
Summary: 
This fact sheet gives an overview of the direct-care workforce describing job titles, responsibilities, worker demographics, wages, benefits, and the growing demand for workers. These workers go by many names, but they fall into three main occupational categories: nursing assistants (usually known as certified nursing assistants or CNAs), home health aides, and personal and home care aides. View this overview for statistics and data.
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Direct Care Workforce
Sources: 
National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
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Median Hourly Wage; Direct-Care Jobs

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