Resources for Career Growth

Across roles and regions, Washington’s caregiver wages remain well above comparable states and national benchmarks.

Caregiver Advisory Members Sought by Feb. 27, 2026

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 meaningful work—and we want to make sure you have the tools, training, and support you need to succeed.

Washington offers many ways to begin and grow a nursing career.

The Fall 2025 edition of Workforce Spotlight is here.

Caregivers in many different settings are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education each year.

Caregivers and long-term care workers have access to free training materials developed by the Department of Social and Health Services.