Promoting Sustainability in Frontline Home Care Aides: Understanding Factors Affecting Job Retention in the Home Care Workforce – Journal Abstract

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Article Publication Date: 
10/1/2010
Summary: 
According to the results of this survey, the most significant factors that drive turnover among home care workers are wages, intrinsic rewards, age (older workers are less likely to leave their jobs), and education level (more years of education result in higher retention). The study involved a sample of 116 home care aides employed by three agencies.
Article Author: 
Faul, Anna C.; Schapmire, Tara J.; D'Ambrosio, Joseph; Feaster, Dennis; Oak, C. Shawn; Farley, Amanda
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Populations: 
Direct Care Workforce
Sources: 
Home Health Care Management & Practice, Sage Publications
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Keywords: 
Wages and Benefits
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