Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
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.
At a Glance
Caregiver / Personal Care Aide earns an average of $26,176/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.8–0.9 years. Top skills: Caregiving, Valid Driver's License, Personal Care.
$26,176/yr
High school or GED
0.8–0.9 years
96
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Personal Care Aides
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Caregiving
Personal Care
Housekeeping
Meal Planning And Preparation
Companionship
Home Health Care
Toileting
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Alzheimer's Disease
Cooking
Medication Administration
Nursing
Lifting Ability
First Aid
Bed-Making
Good Driving Record
Developmental Disabilities
Disabilities
Hospice
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Management
Customer Service
Confidentiality
Patience
Compassion
Planning
Positivity
Certifications (3)
Valid Driver's License
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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