Monday, February 9, 2009

Who Are Direct Care Workers?

PHI released a new fact sheet on direct care workers. Did you know?:

  • 88 % Female
  • 52 % Minority
  • 21 % Foreign born
  • Average age: 41
  • Median Annual Earnings for direct-care workers: $17,000
  • 42 % Some college or advanced degree
  • 41 % Receive public benefits such as Medicaid or food stamps
  • 27 % Have no health insurance

Click here to read PHI's full story and the report

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