They need to be compensated for the immense part they play in caring for other human beings. CNAs spend the most time with their residents, in caring for them. Their residents depend on the aides to help meet their many, many needs. When forced to work short-staffed, resident care suffers greatly. Residents are not properly bathed, cleaned, changed, fed, walked, etc. as they should be.
Employee morale suffers greatly.
Thank you for your concern to help resolve the chronic staffing shortages that are now affecting many Massachusetts nursing homes.