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Personal Care Aides

SOC 39-9021.00

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.

Zone 2 Personal Care and Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Service Orientation

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.6

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.2

Monitoring

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Instructing

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

English Language

3.3

Psychology

3.0

Administration and Management

2.9

Transportation

2.7

Education and Training

2.7

Public Safety and Security

2.6

Medicine and Dentistry

2.6

Key Tasks

1Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

2Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

3Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.

4Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

5Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

Also Known As

Blind Aide Blind Escort Care Manager Care Provider Care Taker Caregiver Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Companion Convalescent Sitter Direct Care Staffer