Workforce & Career

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Each day, long ter​m care professionals care for millions of America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities living in nursing centers, assisted living communities, subacute centers, and homes for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, there is demand for approximately 2.3 million direct care workers in long term care. By 2030, that number is estimated to increase to 3.4 million. Caregivers and other workers in the long term care community truly improve the lives of millio​ns of seniors and individuals with disabilities daily, in positive and supportive work environments. This career path will give all who are interested the opportunity to make an enormous impact on the lives of others. ​​