Summer interns will complete a substantive project within one of these organizations, work with mentors to hone their leadership skills, and take part in a variety of leadership development activities. Now is the time to ensure you're budgeting for this important opportunity. Learn more!
CNA rates continued their upward trend from the 2019 increase of 3.10%. In a comparison by state, the lowest rates were reported in Louisiana at $10.21 and Mississippi at $11.81, with the highest reported in Connecticut at $16.42 and California at $16.50. Data reported above represent the national 50th percentile.
These aides – or Basic Care Aides, as they are called in a LeadingAge-supported training program - help out certified nursing assistants with tasks that do not require a license. These aides may be current employees who were cross-trained – or, displaced workers from other fields.
Late July 27, Senate Republicans unveiled their COVID relief package. LeadingAge is currently reviewing the proposals. The package includes a reemployment bonus, and a retention bonus aimed at keeping workers on the payroll.
Key among our requests have been ensuring pandemic hero pay, paid sick leave, and health care coverage to recognize the frontline workers who are risking their own lives serving older people during this crisis.
The national average salary for Directors of Nursing (DONs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.56%, according to the 2020-2021 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The 2019 increase was 2.43%. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge. Nationally, the average DON salary was $100,716.
Maximize your workforce and maintain quality standards with LeadingAge’s Basic Care Aide Skill Competency Training Tool. Developed by EduCare©, this program provides a foundation for the skills for a variety of settings. The training will help you redeploy current staff, and train displaced workers and others new to our field. The training tool is FREE to members and is available now on the Learning Hub.
The program includes the following courses:
The 9-hour online training tool, developed by EduCare©, provides skills needed to ensure individuals are well-prepared to work as a Basic Care Aide, or temporary Nursing Assistant in a variety of settings. Many states now allow shortened trainings: check with your LeadingAge State partner if you have questions.
The tool and competency test include the following modules in digestible segments, many in video format:
There is no cost to participate. Participants may purchase the results at the reduced LeadingAge price of $165, versus the standard $350 nonparticipant rate. Questionnaires can be downloaded at: www.hhcsinc.com.
On April 23, Dr. Nicole Lurie was a guest on the LeadingAge Daily Coronavirus Member Update, offering sobering thoughts about the state of testing for COVID-19.
Lurie, who served as assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2009-15, is now leading the COVID incident management team for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiatives (CEPI).
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