Resources for Career Growth

Watch how an HCA role can be the first step toward a growing career path.

This issue highlights new efforts to strengthen Washington’s caregiving workforce, from technology access and rural outreach to statewide awareness campaigns and youth hiring.

It’s a common misunderstanding that 16-and 17-year-olds cannot be hired as Home Care Aides.

Caregivers in Washington are paid higher wages than most states and higher than the national average.

I first met Naamati, a recent immigrant from Jerusalem, when she was brought to one of our outreach events by a community immigrant navigator.

The Washington State Department of Health filed the emergency rules to extend the certification timeline for long-term care workers applying for home care aide certification, as

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.

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.