The high-turnover profile. Screening and selecting applicants for nurse's aide

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources
• Nursing Studies

Background:

• High employee turnover in nursing homes presents significant challenges.
• Understanding factors contributing to turnover is crucial for retention.
• Previous research indicates demographic and employment history influences job termination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify specific characteristics associated with high turnover among nurse's aides.
• To provide actionable insights for nursing home management in staff selection.
• To support strategies for reducing nurse's aide turnover and improving care quality.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of demographic data of nurse's aides.
• Examination of previous employment histories.
• Correlation of characteristics with job termination within one year.

Main Results:

• Individuals under 28, unmarried, and over-educated were more likely to leave.
• Short tenures (less than 18 months) and multiple job changes (≥2 homes in 3 years) were indicators.
• These factors were associated with a higher likelihood of nurse's aide turnover.

Conclusions:

• Specific profiles of nurse's aides predict higher turnover.
• Nursing home management can use these characteristics for targeted recruitment.
• Reducing turnover through informed selection may enhance resident care quality.