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Caregiving is important work, and we want to make sure you have the tools and support you need to do well.
Career Growth for caregivers
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2024 Caregiver Survery Results
“I love caregiving. I have always been someone who loves helping and taking care of people. This job gives me a chance to do that for people.”External resource
Caregiver Learning Resources
The Department of Social and Health Services offers many free training materials for long‑term care workers in Washington.News for caregivers
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Caregiver Wages in Washington State
Caregivers in Washington are paid higher wages than most states and higher than the national average.Newsletter
Caregiving in Action - July 2026
This month highlights new benefits, important updates, and caregiver‑shared wisdom. In this issue:Wellness for caregivers
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Caregiver to Caregiver: Mental Help Tips
A video featuring ten NAMI caregivers and the self‑care strategies they use.Newsletter
Caregiving in Action – August 2025
Nature can support caregivers in simple ways. You’ll learn how connecting with the ground can help lower stress and improve well‑being.Read our Latest Newsletters
July Issue
Caregiving In Action
This month highlights new benefits, important updates, and caregiver‑shared wisdom. Published monthly.
June Issue
Workforce SpotLight
This issue highlights how communities across Washington are expanding caregiver access through technology stations, rural outreach, youth pathways, and real‑world workforce support. Published quarterly.
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Stay certified to keep making a difference
After you get your home care aide certification, you will need to renew it every year.
Caregiving is important work, and we want to make sure you have the tools and support you need to do well.
This month’s newsletter highlights the quiet strength of caregivers during winter. You’ll find a story about holiday cookies and the legacy they left behind.
Washington has many ways to start and grow a nursing career. You can begin as a nursing assistant and move into higher‑level nursing jobs over time.
The Fall 2025 edition of Workforce Spotlight is here.
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This month we honor and celebrate the incredible work of family caregivers across Washington.
Inside this issue, you’ll find:
This month, we’re highlighting the quiet strength, resilience, and patience that caregivers bring to their work every day.
AARP The Magazine spent 24 hours filming a day in the life of caregivers across America, documenting their joys and challenges.
Plan your career path with expert support
- Find local caregiving jobs
- Discover the right job for you
- Explore training programs
Because there are many different paths into caregiving, we offer one-on-one support to help you find yours. Our caregiver career Navigators are here to help you.
