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Careers / Personal Care Aides |
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| Summary Description |
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Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide assistance at non-residential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Blind Aide |
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Blind Escort |
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Care Manager |
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Care Provider |
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Care Taker |
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Caregiver |
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
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Companion |
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Convalescent Sitter |
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Direct Care Staffer |
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Direct Care Worker |
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Direct Support Professional |
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Direct Support Staff Member |
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Elderly Companion |
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Family Member Caretaker |
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Geriatric Aide |
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Geriatric Personal Care Aide |
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Guardian Family Member |
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Health Service Worker |
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Home Care Aide |
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Home Care Attendant |
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Home Care Giver |
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Home Care Provider |
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Home Health Care Provider |
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Home Help Aide |
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Homemaker |
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Independent Living Specialist |
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Live in Caregiver |
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Live-In Caregiver |
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Medication Aide |
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Nutrition Aide |
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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) |
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Personal Assistant |
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Personal Attendant |
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Personal Care Aid |
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Personal Care Aide |
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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) |
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Personal Care Attendant (PCA) |
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Personal Support Worker |
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Provider |
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Resident Assistant |
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Resident Care Assistant (RCA) |
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Sitter |
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State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) |
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Support Staff |
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| Job Tasks |
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Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
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Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Document client health or progress.
- Maintain client information or service records.
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Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
- Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
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Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
- Develop plans for programs or services.
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Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
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Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
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Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Drive vehicles to transport patrons.
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Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
- Perform housekeeping duties.
- Prepare foods or meals.
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Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
- Teach health or hygiene practices.
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Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
- Assist individuals with special needs.
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Train family members to provide bedside care.
- Teach health or hygiene practices.
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| Work Activities |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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