On the recordJanuary 24, 2024
the typical direct care worker, a Senator Casey said, makes about $15 an hour, works 36 hours a week in assisted living, and works for a for profit company.
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congress.govthe typical direct care worker, a Senator Casey said, makes about $15 an hour, works 36 hours a week in assisted living, and works for a for profit company.
Senator Casey highlights the low wages and working conditions of direct care workers.
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