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LeadingAge and the University of Massachusetts Boston established the LTSS Center in 2017. We strive to conduct studies and evaluations that will serve as a foundation for government and provider action to improve quality of care and quality of life for the most vulnerable older Americans. The LTSS Center maintains offices in Washington, DC and Boston, MA.  \nFor more information, [visit](visit LTSSCenter.org)[ ](visit LTSSCenter.org)[LTSSCenter.org](visit LTSSCenter.org).  \n Job Design for Home-Based Care: Perspectives of Employers and Personal Care Aides  \nTable of Contents  \nKey Takeaways ..........................................................................................................................................1  \nBackground .................................................................................................................................................2  \nProfile of Home Care Agencies.............................................................................................................3  \nBackground of Caregivers ......................................................................................................................6  \nRecruitment ................................................................................................................................................6  \nOrientation and Onboarding .................................................................................................................8  \nTraining ........................................................................................................................................................9  \nStaff Assignments and Scheduling .....................................................................................................10  \nJob Design ................................................................................................................................................12  \nCommunication ........................................................................................................................................15  \nWorkplace and Community ..................................................................................................................16  \nSupervision ...............................................................................................................................................16  \nCareer Advancement and Advanced Roles .....................................................................................19  \nConclusion .................................................................................................................................................21  \nReferences ................................................................................................................................................23  \nKey Takeaways  \nHome-based care has evolved tremendously since the Medicaid program began paying for home care services in the 1960s. Initially, home-based services were provided primarily through nonprofit home health and home care agencies. As the home care field expanded, however, the range of business models grew while information about how home care work is organized became more limited. This study was designed to fill this information gap. Key findings include:  \n¬ Altruistic Motivations: Personal care assistants (PCA) said they were attracted to their jobs because they wanted to help people and provide older adults with the care and compassion they need to live independe","cbCaieukjVI7Y7TG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieukjVI7Y7TG","pdf",4081392,27,"English","# Key Takeaways\n# Background\n# Profile of Home Care Agencies\n# Background of Caregivers\n## Recruitment\n## Orientation and Onboarding\n## Training\n## Staff Assignments and Scheduling\n## Job Design\n## Communication\n## Workplace and Community\n## Supervision\n## Career Advancement and Advanced Roles\n# Conclusion\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What motivates personal care aides to choose home-based care jobs?\",\"answer\":\"PCAs report altruistic motivations—wanting to help people and provide older adults with the care and compassion needed to live independently. 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