; and (B) giving direct-care workers opportunities for career advancement through additional training, an expanded role, and increased compensation. (2) Direct-care worker In this section, the term direct-care worker has the meaning given that term in the 2010 Standard Occupational Classifications of the Department of Labor for Home Health Aides [31–1011], Psychiatric Aides [31–1013], Nursing Assistants [31–1014], and Personal Care Aides [39–9021]. (b) Demonstration projects The demonstration program under this section shall be composed of 4 demonstration projects, as follows: (1) Two demonstration projects shall focus on using the abilities of direct-care workers to promote smooth transitions in care and help to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions. Under these projects, direct-care workers shall be incorporated as essential members of interdisciplinary care coordination teams. (2) Two demonstration projects shall focus on maintaining the health and improving the health status of those with multiple chronic conditions and long-term care needs or on training direct-care workers to take on greater responsibilities related to specific diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, congestive heart failure, and diabetes. Under these projects, direct-care workers shall assist in monitoring health status, ensuring compliance with prescribed care, and educating and coaching the older adults and people with disabilities involved, as well as any family caregivers and other members of the care team. (c) Eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity means a consortium that consists of— (1) at least 1— (A) skilled nursing facility or other residential long-term care provider; or (B) home health and personal care service provider; and (2) at least 1— (A) hospital or health system; (B) labor organization or labor-management partnership; (C) community-based aging and disability services provider; (D) patient-centered medical home; (E) federally qualified health center