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Title: Promoting Cultural Humility, Belonging, and Inclusion to Improve Well-Being among Direct-Care Staff in Oregon Assisted Living, Residential Care, and Memory Care Communities
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Publication Year: 2024
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Abstract: This qualitative study builds on previous work by Portland State University’s Institute on Aging (IOA/PSU) during fall 2022 that focused on direct care staff experiences in Oregon assisted living and residential care facilities (AL/RC).1 During individual and focus group interviews, direct care workers, state policy analysts, and AL/RC administrators and executives discussed diversity and inclusion. IOA/PSU learned about the ways that AL/RC providers promote acceptance, respect, and belonging among their care staff. For example, staff talked about feeling welcome and hosting potlucks with international foods, and some providers hired interpreters to assist with training and respected holidays important to staff from diverse cultures. However, some direct care workers experience racism, sexism, and other forms of interpersonal discrimination at work, as well as structural inequities that can affect well-being, job performance, and job tenure.
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Authors: Kohon, Jacklum; Himes, Dani; Rodriguez, Laura; Carder, Paula
Publisher: Portland State University PDXScholar
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Aging and Retirement
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