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These workers help their clients bathe, dress, and negotiate a host of other daily tasks. They are a lifeline for those they serve, as well as for families and friends struggling to provide quality care.  \nDirect-care workers also constitute one of the largest and fastest-growing workforces in the country, playing a vital role in job creation and economic growth, particularly in low-income communities.  \nJob titles and responsibilities  \nDirect-care workers fall into three main categories tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Nursing Assistants (usually known as Certified Nursing Assistants or CNAs), Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides:  \n■ Nursing Assistants or Nursing Aides generally work in nursing homes, although some work in assisted living facilities, other community-based settings, or hospitals. They assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, dressing, bathing, and toileting. They also perform clinical tasks such as range-ofmotion exercises and blood pressure readings.  \n■ Home Health Aides provide essentially the same care and services as nursing assistants, but they assist people in their homes or in community settings under the supervision of a nurse or therapist. They may also perform light housekeeping tasks such as preparing food or changing linens.  \n■ Personal Care Aides work in either private or group homes. They have many titles, including personal care attendant, home care worker, homemaker, and direct support professional (the latter work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities). In addition to providing assistance with ADLs, these aides often help with housekeeping chores, meal preparation, and medication management. They also help individuals go to work and remain engaged in their communities. A growing number of these workers are employed and supervised directly by consumers.  \nThe federal government requires training only for nursing assistants and home health aides who work in Medicare-and Medicaid-certified nursing homes and home health agencies. However, states and individual employers may require training and/or certification for other types of direct-care workers.  \nThis issue brief is supported by a grant from The SCAN Foundation. The SCAN Foundation is dedicated to creating a society in which seniors receive medical treatment and human services that are integrated in the setting most appropriate to their needs. For more information, [please visit](please visit www.TheSCANFoundation.org)[ www.TheSCANFoundation.org](please visit www.TheSCANFoundation.org).  \n PHI Facts 2 No. 3   \nNumber of workers and where they work  \nCurrent employment. In 2008, over 3 million direct-care workers were employed in the three occupations: Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants (1,470,000);  \nHome Health Aides (922,000); and Personal Care Aides (817,000) .  \nWide range of settings. Direct-care workers are employed in a range of settings: the consumer’s or family’s home; institutional settings such as nursing facilities, hospitals, and large facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; community-based residential settings ranging from group homes to assisted living facilities; plus a wide range of non-residential day programs and other community support services.  \nHome and community-based jobs dominate direct-care employment. The majority of direct-care workers are now employed in home and community-based settings, and not in institutional settings such as nursing care facilities or hospitals. By 2018, home and community-based direct-care workers are likely to outnumber facility workers by nearly two to one.  \nThe role of independent providers. A","cbCaiuFgawrgwIme","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuFgawrgwIme","pdf",1200330,6,"English","# Who are direct-care workers?\n## Job titles and responsibilities\n## Number of workers and where they work\n## What they earn: wages, benefits, and economic security","[{\"question\":\"What tasks do direct-care workers typically provide?\",\"answer\":\"Direct-care workers help clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting, and they support many other routine tasks. 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