Reducing DSW Caregiver Turnover Starts with Better Training: A Message to Agencies and Colleges

Somalia Swing
May 20
1 min read

High caregiver turnover doesn’t just disrupt care — it drains your team, your budget, and your reputation.

In a field where compassion is essential and consistency is critical, it’s no surprise that burnout and lack of preparation are two of the biggest reasons caregivers leave. But what if the solution isn’t just hiring more — it’s training better?

At Compassionate Care U, we work with agencies and colleges to solve this exact problem.

🔹 Why Turnover Happens So Often

Caregivers feel emotionally and mentally unsupported
They’re undertrained and thrown into complex roles too quickly
There's no clear path for skill growth or career development
Agencies don’t have time to build in-depth DSW caregiver training programs from scratch

🔹 How Better DSW Caregiver Training Changes Everything

When learners are equipped through our 15-module Direct Support Worker training, they come into roles:

✅ Confident and emotionally prepared
✅ Ready to handle real-life caregiving challenges
✅ More committed to staying long-term because they feel capable and valued

🔹 What CCU Brings to the Table

We don’t just certify. We build capacity.

Fully developed, plug-and-play training programs
Instructor slides, printable workbooks, and completion certificates
Monthly wellness support through our Compassion & Confidence Membership
Flexible licensing and referral options for organizations

Whether you're an agency leader trying to reduce turnover or a college preparing students for real-world caregiving, we make it easy to empower your people — and keep them.