The Impact of COVID-19 on Direct Care Workers.

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  • Author(s): Espinoza, Robert
  • Source:
    Generations. Spring2022, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      WORK environment; OCCUPATIONAL health services; JOB performance; PEOPLE with disabilities; COVID-19 pandemic; ALLIED health personnel
    • Abstract:
      During and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, direct care workers have served as the paid frontline of support for millions of older adults and people with disabilities. Yet poor-quality jobs continue to threaten their livelihood and this job sector. This article describes the roles, responsibilities, and key characteristics of the direct care workforce, examines COVID-19's impact on these workers, and discusses how government leaders, employers, and others have responded. It concludes with critical themes from this crisis, and policy and practice recommendations to improve these jobs, navigate this crisis, and strengthen this job sector in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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