Long Term Care Worker Project
Kenosha County, like many other areas in the state and County, has had a problem with recruitment and retention of frontline workers in nursing homes, home health agencies and assisted living facilities which affect the quality of care for elders and persons with disabilities.
Recognizing that this is a community and employer problem, the Kenosha County Division of Aging and the Kenosha County Long Term Care Staffing Alliance launched a campaign to improve the image of work in long term care.
Research has shown a marked discrepancy between workers’ feelings about their professions and how they think it is viewed by people in their communities.
The campaign slogan, “Make more than a living. Make a difference,” was used in various marketing advertisements and the project coordinator also provided outreach presentations.
For additional information please contact Barb Wisnefski at:
Phone: 262-697-4637
E-Mail: BWisnefs@co.kenosha.wi.us
2010 Caregiver of the Year Awards
Spotlight Awards
Laura Araiza, CNA, Waushara County Human Services, Wautoma
Linda Davis, CNA, Society's Assets, Kenosha
BethAnn Peper, Aurora Community Services, New Richmond
Teresa Enfors, CNA, St. Mary's at Felician Village, Two RiversCornerstone Award
Barb Mallum, RN, Midstate Independent Living Consultants, WausauAdministrator Award
Judy Geiszler, RN, BSN, Nursing Home Administrator, Golden Living Center, Kenosha
Voice of a Caregiver project is designed to highlight the experiences of caregivers. In Voice of a caregiver direct support professionals, tell of the joys and difficulties they experience in their everyday work, Each story evolves out of a series of in depth interviews and is told in the worker's voice.
Kenosha County Long Term Care Workforce Alliance (KCLTCWA)
The Alliance is a coalition of public and private organizations that recognize the critical and indispensable role caregivers play in meeting the long term care needs of the elderly and disabled in Kenosha County. The Alliance was established to develop and support local and state solutions for the ever increasing shortage of healthcare workers serving individuals in need of long term care.