Demand for Calif. Home Care Workers High, but Pay Low
Demand for home care workers is increasing, as many older adults choose to stay in their homes for as long as possible. However, the wages for home care workers in California are far below the 2009 federal poverty level, according to the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute.
- "Home Care Workers Are in Demand, but Still Struggling To Make Ends Meet" (Underwood, HealthyCal, 3/28).