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Nursing assistant turnover in nursing homes and need satisfaction
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Meeting basic needs like salary and housing, along with job security and recognition, significantly boosts nursing assistant retention. Addressing higher-level needs also positively impacts job longevity in nursing homes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nursing assistants are crucial for elder care.
- High turnover rates among nursing assistants pose challenges.
- Understanding factors influencing retention is vital for quality care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and nursing assistant retention.
- To identify specific needs that impact job longevity in nursing homes.
Main Methods:
- The study assessed nursing assistants' job satisfaction and length of stay.
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs levels were used as a framework.
- Factors such as salary, housing, benefits, and recognition were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Fulfillment of basic physiological needs (salary, housing, food) correlated with increased length of stay.
- Safety and security needs (retirement benefits, paid time off) reduced turnover.
- Social needs (peer belonging, praise from patients/families/supervisors) and self-esteem needs (input in decisions) also decreased turnover and increased retention.
Conclusions:
- Addressing multiple levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is essential for improving nursing assistant retention.
- Financial security, job benefits, and a supportive work environment with recognition are key factors in reducing nursing assistant turnover.