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Personal Care Aides

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

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Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementSpeakingInstructingWriting
Top knowledge areas
English LanguageTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingPsychologyPublic Safety and SecurityFood ProductionTherapy and Counseling
Core tasks

• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.

• Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

• Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.

• Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.

• Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Personal Care Aides?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed.