Caregiver Safety

If you have an on-the-job injury when caring for your client, we want to make sure you know your benefits and how to get support.

Below we’ve gathered tips, stories and resources for caregiver injuries that we hope you find helpful.

In an emergency situation for either you or your client, call 911.

Read about the latest information for sparing your back, shoulders, knees, and more.

Learn what safety measures you can take to avoid slips and falls and how walking like a penguin can keep you safe.

Learn how to file a Labor & Industries (L&I) claim and the most common concerns Home Care Aides have about filling claims.

Share your own safety story with the caregiver community – how you advocated for your or your consumer’s safety or lessons learned from an injury you might have had.