You belong at Providence: Insights from our Caregiver Resource Groups

October 2, 2026

When searching for your next career opportunity, you’re not just evaluating a role. You’re also imagining what it will feel like to be part of the team.

Will you feel welcomed?
Will you have opportunities to grow?
Will you find people who support you both professionally and personally?

One way the Providence family of organizations helps foster connection is through Caregiver Resource Groups (CRGs), employee-led communities that bring caregivers together around shared experiences, interests, and opportunities for growth—all caregivers are invited to participate.

Following are a few reasons why our caregivers appreciate being a part of a CRG.

Belonging

One of the most meaningful benefits caregivers describe when talking about Caregiver Resource Groups is the opportunity to be part of a community where people feel seen, valued, and welcomed for who they are.

“Belonging means I can show up as my whole self and just as importantly, that my coworkers can show up as their whole selves too,” said Maddy, Puget Sound Chair for the Women’s CRG. “It’s really special to be somewhere that sees and values people as whole human beings.”

Bryan, System Chair of the LGBTQIA+ CRG, shared a similar perspective.

“For me, belonging at work means feeling a sense of acceptance of who you authentically are in the place that you work,” he said. “It’s about feeling a part of something bigger.”

By creating opportunities for all caregivers to connect around shared experiences, interests, and goals, CRGs help foster the sense of community and acceptance that many caregivers say makes Providence feel different. That foundation allows caregivers to focus on what matters most: caring for patients, supporting one another, and growing in their careers.

Meaningful Connections

In a large health system, some of the most valuable career relationships begin outside of a person’s immediate team. CRGs create opportunities to meet colleagues from different backgrounds, roles, and regions while building relationships that can last throughout a career.

For Maddy, those connections led to a mentoring relationship that continues to impact her career today.

“The biggest thing the Women’s CRG has given me is people,” she said. “Our mentorship cohorts create real space to grow.”

Whether you’re new to healthcare, making a career change, or looking for your next leadership opportunity, those relationships can help make a large organization feel smaller and more approachable.

Professional Growth

Professional development often comes from exposure to new perspectives, experiences, and opportunities. Through CRGs, caregivers can participate in conversations that expand their knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and introduce new possibilities for growth.

“The Women’s Caregiver Resource Group provides a space to hear from leaders across our organization,” said Rebecca, Program Administrator Chair of the Women’s CRG. “It’s a place to share life experiences, with an emphasis on self-care and mutual aid.”

CRGs also create opportunities for networking, leadership development, community involvement, and advocacy.

“The CRG supports caregivers by creating opportunities to connect, grow, and develop outside of day-to-day roles,” said Bryan.

Community and Well-Being

Healthcare can be both rewarding and demanding. Having a community that understands those experiences can make a meaningful difference, providing encouragement, perspective, and a sense of renewal along the way.

“Community is a significant factor in alleviating stress, lightening the load, and nourishing us,” said Nancy, executive sponsor of the Women’s CRG.

Maddy agrees.

“In healthcare, our work is deeply meaningful, but it can also be demanding, and community is how we care for each other so we can keep showing up.”

When caregivers experience a sense of community and belonging, they’re better able to care for the patients, families, and communities who count on them every day.