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A report on promising practices
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Description
This report surveys recent career ladder initiatives in the long-term care industry, assesses the common characteristics of successful programs, and provides case studies of internal and external career ladders. The report concludes that as part of a comprehensive workforce development strategy, career ladder initiatives can solidify partnerships between stakeholders, provide paraprofessionals with access to job training, and make job mobility possible for direct-care workers.
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How to Use This Tool
CNA Career Ladders have been developed, implemented and evaluated by numerous organizations. They have proven to have measurable success in improving staff morale and decreasing staff turnover. The use of career ladders is recommended to reward deserving CNAs and allow them an opportunity for career growth. Career ladders increase a CNA’s self esteem on the job by rewarding them for work well done and providing opportunities to develop both technical and personal skill.
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How to Obtain This Tool
To order a copy of this report, contact the Center for Community Economic Development at the Gaston Institute by e-mail to Gaston.Institute@umb.edu or by phone at (617) 287-5790 or go to the The Mauricio Gastón Institute website and search for “career ladders”
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Contact
The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393 Fax: (617) 287 - 5788 Email: Gaston.feedback@umb.edu
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Career Ladder Strategies in Long-term Care