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IHSS providers tell supervisors low pay and unpaid live‑in hours threaten caregiving and retention
Summary
Multiple IHSS providers and an SEIU bargaining team member told the board July 29 that low pay and unpaid contractual live‑in hours are causing burnout and risking loss of home‑care providers; speakers urged county investment in the program to keep recipients at home.
Several IHSS home‑care providers and a member of the SEIU bargaining team urged the Shasta County Board of Supervisors on July 29 to improve wages and support for in‑home supportive services (IHSS) providers, saying current pay and unpaid live‑in expectations are driving experienced caregivers away.
Madeline Clark described the mental and emotional strain on live‑in providers, noting protective…
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