Personal Care

Personal care aides help people who are sick, injured, or elderly to live in their own homes

Personal Care

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Are you a compassionate person? Ever helped care for a sick friend or family member? Learn how to do it professionally to make a big difference in people's lives every day.

Why Should You Consider This Career?

Make a difference in people's lives every day, Work as part of a team, Learn a skill that will allow you to live and work anywhere in the world!

TYPICAL SALARY

$80k

That's $3,300 per bi-weekly paycheck

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growing

That's 2000 new jobs in Utah per year (30% growth)

Less Physical More Physical

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Less Training More Training

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More Structure Less Structure

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ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Caregiver, Home Care Aide, Medication Aide, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Resident Care Assistant (RCA

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 in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

398,000 (35%)

SALARY RANGE

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AVG. JOBS / YEAR

398,000 (35%)

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

398,000 (35%)

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Caregiver, Home Care Aide, Medication Aide, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Resident Care Assistant (RCA

Your Typical Day:

Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
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.
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.
Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.

Wages in the US:

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17.79

Per Hour Base Income

$TBD

Total Compensation

Your Responsibilities

Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Document client health or progress.
Maintain client information or service records.
Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
Develop plans for programs or services.
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
Prepare foods or meals.
Drive vehicles to transport patrons.
Perform housekeeping duties.
Teach health or hygiene practices.

Knowledge You Will Learn

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 74/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 58/100

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 50/100

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 48/100

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. 43/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 42/100

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. 40/100

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 40/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 37/100

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. 36/100

Tools of the Trade

Patient lifts
Shower or bath chairs or seats for the physically challenged
Telecommunication devices TDD or teletypewriters TTY for the physically challenged
Blood pressure cuff kits
Lower extremity prosthetic devices
Electronic medical thermometers
Glucose monitors or meters
Canes
Patient shifting boards
Paging controllers
Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged
Upper extremity prosthetic devices
Crutches
Bedpans
Electronic blood pressure units
Braille devices for the physically challenged
Back or lumbar or sacral orthopedic softgoods
Vascular or compression apparel or support
Medical acoustic stethoscopes
Patient bed or table scales for general use
Hearing aid
Walkers or rollators
Digital camcorders or video cameras
Electric vibrators for rehabilitation or therapy
Specimen collection container
Oxygen therapy delivery system products
Wheelchairs
Screwdrivers
Hammers
Digital cameras
Alarm systems
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Walking braces
Personal computers
Tablet computers

Helpful Career Links

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
American Society on Aging
Home Care Association of America
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Home health and personal care aides
PHI

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