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Personal Care Aides

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.

Fast Facts

Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $10.12/hr
Median: $11.26/hr
Experienced: $12.57/hr

Current Employment
2,870 (2019)

Projected Employment
4,336 (2030)

Growth for Personal Care Aides

2019 Jobs2030 JobsChange (2019-2030)% Change (2019-2030)
2,8704,3361,46651%

Industries Employing Personal Care Aides

IndustryOccupation Jobs in Industry (2019)% of Occupation in Industry (2019)% of Total Jobs in Industry (2019)
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities1,42749.7%36.2%
Home Health Care Services54619%9.8%
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities32011.1%30.3%
Private Households1073.7%15.2%
Vocational Rehabilitation Services842.9%6.7%

Occupational Tasks

  • 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.
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