As Arizonans age, the demand for qualified long-term care staff grows. Now, a new survey from one of Arizona’s leading long-term care industry groups provides a snapshot at the state of this vital workforce.
The median wage for paid caregivers is slightly more than $15 an hour according to PHI, which advocates for this workforce.
A survey by The Arizona Health Care Association, which represents the state’s nursing homes, recently found that 81% of long-term care facilities have open direct-care positions.
The top barriers are a lack of qualified applicants and an inability to offer competitive wages. At the same time, facilities have had to limit the number of residents it can accommodate due to staffing shortages ranging from registered nurses to caregivers.
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