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Occupational Projections for Direct-Care Workers 2006–2016

04/21/2008 | Requests *

Summary

This fact sheet summarizes and analyzes direct-care workforce statistics from the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s national occupational projections for 2006-16. The analysis shows that demand for workers will sharply exceed supply. Demand will especially surpass the number of women aged 25-54 entering the workforce, which is the primary demographic group from which direct-care workers are drawn. The analysis also shows that twice as many people will be working in HCBS settings than in facilities.

Author

Available Files

Fact Sheet PDF (148K, 6 pages)

Keywords

Wages and Benefits; Caregiving; Advocacy

Topic

Workforce

Type/Tool

Comparison Table, Matrix or Chart, Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers

Source

Paraprofessionals Healthcare Institute; PHI

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

05/21/2008

Contact

Dorie Seavey

dseavey@PHInational.org

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2256

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