Workforce

Recruitment and retention of direct care workers is a top concern for assisted living providers nationally. Increased demand for services due to an aging population and a declining supply of individuals seeking and maintaining careers in this profession are factors responsible for a looming workforce crisis. It will take a significant effort to attract, recruit, and retain skilled workers.

NYSCAL is dedicated to supporting members in their efforts to attract, recruit, and retain skilled caregivers and quality staff. Included below are workforce development tools and resources designed to assist our members in those efforts.

2023 Healthcare Workforce NYS Trends Report

Department of Labor

The premier source of labor market information in New York State including wages, projections and job figures.
» Labor Data Resource

Employment Statistics

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program provides monthly estimates of nonfarm employment, hours, and earnings by industry for New York State, metropolitan areas, and counties outside of metropolitan areas.
» Labor Market Analysis

AHCA/NCAL Workforce Resource Guide

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) provide members guidance and resources to address the caregiver shortage and other workforce challenges.
» AHCA/NCAL Workforce Resource Guide

Tracking & Benchmarking Data

NYSHFA | NYSCAL encourages members to submit their staffing data through LTC Trend Tracker, a free web-based data tool, to track organizational and peer progress pertaining to turnover and retention metrics.
» LTC Trend Tracker