It is estimated that one in four Arizonans will be over the age of 60 by 2020. It is reported that this increase in the aging population will result in exponential job growth in the Long-Term care paraprofessional workforce over the next eight years.
Mercy Care recognizes that workforce development directly impacts the accessibility of Long-Term Care services delivered by paraprofessionals. These services (Direct Care Workers and Care Givers) are important to maintain consistent care for our members. Our experience and relationships with community leaders helps us evaluate and understand the upcoming shortages that we will be facing in Arizona. Mercy Care is currently executing a full workforce development plan which includes our commitment to helping create 10,000 jobs in Arizona.
A recent Request for Information (RFI) was sent to Long Term Care providers requesting their creative and innovative ideas to improve Training, Recruitment and Retention strategies within their organizations and the community.
We truly appreciate the interest we received from our provider community and are honored to announce the award winners:
Training, Recruitment & Retention (Individual Attendant Care Agencies)
- All Valley
- Devoted Guardians
- ResCare HomeCare
- Southern Arizona Family Services
- United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona
Recruitment, Training & Job Placement Program
- Practical Training Solutions
- United Way of Southern Arizona
There were only a limited number of opportunities under this RFI. Based on committee review of all the RFI submissions the above providers were selected.
We are in the process of working with these providers to roll this out.
As always, don't hesitate to contact your Mercy Care Provider Relations Representative with any questions or comments. You can find this notice and all other provider notices on our
Mercy Care
website.
We appreciate your participation in our network and your dedication to the health and welfare of our members and your patients.
Thanks for all you do!
