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At IMPART Alliance, we’re dedicated to transforming Michigan’s direct care workforce to meet the growing needs of our communities. As the demand for skilled Direct Care Workers (DCWs) intensifies, we need a workforce that's large enough to meet the challenge and trained to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Together, we’re helping create a future where every person receives the care they deserve, and every DCW is empowered to make a lasting impact.
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Congratulations to the IMPART Alliance mini-grant awardees!
Featured Training
Direct Care Worker Training – Informational Open House
What is a Direct Care Worker?
Direct Care Worker (DCW) is a general term that refers to individuals who provide essential services through behavioral health, community mental health, and long-term care systems to support older adults and individuals living with disabilities in a range of settings including private homes, group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and community living supports settings.
They are distinguished by core assignments that generally include assisting with hands-on personal care, activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, instrumental activities of daily living such as cooking and shopping, rehabilitation, vocational assistance, and other tasks that support an individual’s highest level of independence and quality of life.
Job titles include, but are not limited to, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, hospice aides, personal care assistants, home care workers, direct support professionals, job coaches, self-directed home care workers, and companions.
Videos
Dr. Clare Luz Podcast
Caregiver Incentive Project
