Table 1.
Staff Characteristics (n = 85)
| Demographics | Mean (SD) or percentage |
|---|---|
| Length of time employed (months) | 61.8 (68.1) |
| Experience in long term care (months) | 107.0 (109.6) |
| Employment status: part-time/full-time | 8.3% / 91.7% |
| Shifts most often worked | |
| 7 am to 3 pm | 67.5% |
| 3 pm to 11 pm | 20.5% |
| 11 pm to 7 am | 8.4% |
| 7 am to 7 pm | 3.6% |
| Job description | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27.7% |
| Caregiver | 20.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19.3% |
| Activity Professional | 7.2% |
| Social Worker | 4.8% |
| Dietary | 3.6% |
| Administration | 3.6% |
| Registered Nurse | 2.4% |
| Othera | 10.8% |
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation
aFour respondents who indicated “Other” as their job description listed the following: Nursing Director, Assistant Nursing Director, and Unit Clerk.