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Moss, H. (August 13, 2004). Bridging the gap between the needs of clients and the skills of the workforce in Oregon. Paper presented at Carework Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Abstract
In Oregon there are no mandatory skills training requirements or client-employed home care workers, and, although many home care workers seek to improve their skill level, opportunities for voluntary training are not readily accessible. Currently, it is difficult for home care workers to find appropriate training resources that are affordable and offered at times and locations that fit their schedules. The result is a gap between the needs of the clients and the skills of the workforce. This unmet need for training threatens to undermine the quality of care and safety of the homecare environment. The Labor Education and Research Center of the University of Oregon has partnered with SEIU Local 503 and the Home Care Commission to develop strategies to make training more accessible and better suited to the unique situation of community based care. This paper discusses our project and experiences to date.
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Helen Moss is affiliated with the Labor Education and Research Center, University of Oregon.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this paper, email her at: hmoss@uoregon.edu
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