Table 2 Characteristics of peer reminder care aides
Characteristic | High intensity, high frequency (n= 33) | High intensity, low frequency (n= 21) |
|---|---|---|
Hours worked in a two-week period Mean ± standard deviation | 66.4 ± 19.1 | 65.8 ± 15.5 |
Years working as a care aide Mean ± standard deviation | 7.6 ± 6.5 | 10.0 ± 7.8 |
Years working on the unit Mean ± standard deviation | 4.1 ± 3.5 | 5.10 ± 4.3 |
Female sex, no. (%) | 29 (87.9) | 19 (90.5) |
Full-time employment status, no. (%) | 19 (57.6) | 12 (57.1) |
Age, years, no. (%) | ||
20–29 | 2 (6.1) | 3 (14.3) |
30–39 | 13 (39.4) | 0 (0.0) |
40–49 | 9 (27.3) | 7 (33.3) |
50–59 | 6 (18.2) | 10 (47.6) |
60+ | 3 (9.1) | 1 (4.8) |
English as first language, no. (%) | 12 (36.4) | 7 (33.3) |
High school diploma completed, no. (%) | 23 (69.7) | 16 (76.2) |
Healthcare aide certificate completed, no. (%) | 26 (81.3) | 18 (85.7) |
Other healthcare diploma or degree, no. (%) | 7 (22.6) | 7 (33.3) |
Worked as RN or LPN in another country, no. (%) | 9 (27.3) | 4 (19.0) |