Workforce Development
HHAeXchange is hosting a special Caregiver Award initiative in honor of National Homecare & Hospice Month, and we encourage you to get involved! This is a wonderful chance to highlight…
Unlock the Power of PHA’s NEW Resume Bank
October 6, 2024Did you know that PHA’s Job Board offers more than just job postings – it provides direct access to our Resume Bank, a growing resource of candidates eager to explore…
Empower Your Team with PHA Member Portal Access
October 6, 2024Did you know that PHA Member Portal is available to your entire team! There’s no limit to how many employees you can enroll, ensuring everyone in your organization can benefit…
Guest Column: Caregiver Workforce Trends by Care Connect
September 20, 2024Guest Column: Caregiver Workforce Trends by Care Connect Addressing the Shifts in Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention In recent months, the caregiver landscape has experienced a notable shift. While the number…
September is Workforce Development Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and advocate for the critical role that workforce development plays in strengthening our communities, particularly within the home care, home…
2024-2025 State of the Direct Care Workforce Report
September 6, 2024The direct care workforce is facing unprecedented challenges, as revealed in the newly released 2024-2025 State of the Direct Care Workforce Report by MissionCare Collective, a leading organization dedicated to helping companies strengthen…
Introducing the PHA Recruitment Checklist & Template Job Ad: Your Guide to Building Strong Candidate Pipelines
August 23, 2024Is your organization facing challenges in recruiting the right talent? Use the FREE PHA comprehensive recruitment checklist to discover new ways to optimize your recruitment efforts, broaden your reach, and…
Advertise your Job Fairs on the PHA Site for Free
August 23, 2024Are you hosting or attending an upcoming job fair? You can now advertise in on the PHA site for free. Submit it to the PHA community calendar for candidates to…
The PHA Job Board provides a powerful way to ensure your job postings stand out. For a limited time, you can upgrade to a Featured Listing at 50% off—saving $25….
October 10: Employment Symposium & Job Fair
August 23, 2024Register Here to attend the October 10, 2024 Employment Symposium and Job Fair, a competitive integrated employment conference for employers, business owners, people with disabilities, family members, and anyone interested! Meet…
Are you looking to expand your professional network and increase your visibility on LinkedIn? You’re in luck! Here are 10 tips for boosting your LinkedIn views and connections organically, ensuring…
My Learning Center: Recognizing Signs of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, and Hypothermia
August 16, 2024Summer is still in full swing, and it’s important to stay informed about heat-related illnesses. My Learning Center offers a valuable training course on Recognizing Signs of Heat Stroke, Heat…
Ensuring the safety of our workforce is a top priority. When entering unfamiliar neighborhoods or homes, it is imperative that staff are trained and equipped to protect themselves. That’s why…
New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Nursing Workforce
August 9, 2024Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-8) has introduced the National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees (NURSE) Visa Act to address the severe shortage of nurses in the U.S. This legislation proposes granting…
Join us for an insightful Lunch & Learn session on Monday, August 19 at noon, hosted by PHA’s Workforce Development Director, Becky Jacobs. The session, titled “Recruitment Strategies for Success,”…
Maximize Your Reach with PHA Job Board’s Featured Ads
August 9, 2024The PHA Job Board offers an effective solution to ensure your job ads get the attention they deserve. You can now upgrade one (1) posting to a featured listing for…
DCW & HHA Grant Taskforce Sign-Ups
August 9, 2024In May, PHA was awarded a $600,000 grant through the Department of Labor and Industry for Direct Care Worker Job Quality initiatives. PHA’s grant program will have two learning tracks:…
DLI Grant: Taskforce Sign-Ups
July 29, 2024In May, PHA was awarded a Department of Labor and Industry Grant for Direct Care Worker Job Quality initiatives. Our program will have two learning tracks. One for Direct Care Workers and…
Activating Employers Project; Seeking Employer Input
July 29, 2024PHA recently partnered with the University of Brighton, UK to provide input on an initiative called the Activating Employers Project. The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced two FREE courses from the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM). These courses focus on dementia risk reduction and are available…
Best Practices for Posting a Job: A Guide to Success
July 22, 2024In today’s competitive job market, attracting the right talent starts with an effective job posting. Here are some best practices to help you stand out: Crafting an effective job posting…
50% Off 1 Job Posting myCNAjobs for PHA Members
July 22, 2024PHA is excited to share that myCNAjobs is offering PHA members a 50% discount to post one 7-day or 30-day job to their platform.* The discount code, PHA50, is valid through 8/31/24. myCNAjobs…
New Resource: Training Supplement for OLTL Providers
July 15, 2024PHA has added a new training supplement to our resource library, specifically designed to meet the annual staff training requirements mandated by the Office of Long-Term Living (§ 52.21. Staff training)….
Creating a Positive Candidate Experience
July 15, 2024The Candidate Experience refers to a job seeker’s experience and evaluation of the hiring process at your company. It encompasses interactions between the candidate and the company, including application procedures,…
Build Business in Bucks County Grant
July 15, 2024The Build Business in Bucks Grant, an initiative by the Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED), is set to offer up to $3,000 in services and training to…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of PHA’s enhanced job board, a significant step forward in our commitment to Workforce Development. Here is why your agency should leverage our job board:…
ODP Providers: National Core Indicators® State of the Workforce Survey Deadline Extended to July 31, 2024
July 8, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has informed provider agencies employing Direct Service Professionals DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for completing the 2023 National…
We are excited to announce that PHA is launching a new and much improved online job board this July! ACT NOW: If your talent acquisition and recruitment teams don’t have access…
The Power of Public Reviews in Recruitment
July 1, 2024In the digital age, public reviews have become a crucial part of the recruitment process. Platforms like Google, Indeed, Glassdoor, Facebook, and more have transformed the way companies are being…
PHA recently partnered with the University of Brighton, UK to provide input on an initiative called the Activating Employers Project. The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research…
Workforce development is a concept frequently utilized in the business sector, but it holds equal significance and necessity in the home care, home health, and hospice industry. It embodies a…
The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) is excited to announce the hiring of Rebecca “Becky” Jacobs as Workforce Development Director, a pivotal NEW role for the association aimed at addressing the…
On June 12, 2024, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA), supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, announced the recipients of the 2024 Direct Care Worker of the Year Awards. We want to…
Department of Veterans Affairs to Offer Free Remote Patient Monitoring Certificate Program
June 10, 2024A Remote Patient Monitoring Certificate Program, developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Florida College of Nursing, will be a free initiative designed to provide…
As we’re quickly learning, AI can automate tasks and improve job efficiency, requiring workers to learn new skills. However, it also poses risks like reduced autonomy, embedded bias, and job…
The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) recently received the Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. This grant will fund the new Direct Care Worker Mentorship…
According to research, 97% of employees have career-limiting habits that keep them from achieving their full potential at work. Those habits may be wholly unconscious, developed over decades. The key…
FTC Issues Rule Banning Noncompetes
April 29, 2024Last Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning noncompetes nationwide purporting that this effort protects the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increases innovation, and…
Amidst Caregiving Crisis, Casey, Kaine, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Revitalize Nation’s Long-Term Care Workforce
April 22, 2024Despite greater need for caregiving than ever before, care workers across the Nation are overworked and underpaid, resulting in a severe workforce shortage. U.S. Senators Bob Casey, Tim Kaine, and Tammy…
A new resource aims to boost the participation of people with disabilities in competitive integrated employment. Competitive integrated employment ensures that people with disabilities are paid competitive wages and work…
Aimed at bolstering support for caregivers of veterans, both the VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) and Building Better Caregivers ®(BBC) have announced meaningful updates. These initiatives underscore the commitment to enhancing support networks and…
Guest Column: Why Employee Benefits Matter
February 19, 2024As most company leaders and workers can attest, employee benefits play a critical role in the long-term success for businesses of all sizes. A comprehensive and well put together compensation…
Governor Supports Workforce; Calls for PAS Rate Study
February 5, 2024On Friday February 9, 2024, the Department of Human Services held a stakeholder presentation led by Secretary Valerie Arkoosh regarding the Governor’s recent budget which included an important call to…
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has partnered with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) to administer the…
Penncares is piloting a new hands-on training program for caregivers. If you are a caregiver or an agency admin member who would be interested in volunteering to come out and…
L&I Announces Availability of $2.8 Million To Improve Job Quality for Direct Care Workers
January 15, 2024The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced $2.8 million in reemployment funds as part of the Direct Care Worker Job Quality (DCWJQ) Grant. This competitive grant opportunity will be…
Best Practice: Managing Staff Bereavement
January 15, 2024An important way in which hospice agencies can consider supporting staff is scheduling a 1:1 session with a bereavement counselor about 6 months into their employment, or more frequently thereafter….
UPDATE: Changes to the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
December 4, 2023The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued an important update to the multistate licensure (MSL) requirements regarding home care and hospice effective November 30, 2023. The Department will no longer require…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published sample employment agreements for domestic workers, including direct care workers, as part of its ongoing efforts to increase visibility of employee rights and…
National Labor Board Issues Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status
November 13, 2023On October 26, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its final rule to establish a new standard for determining when two entities may be considered joint employers for purposes…