Salary Breakdown
Personal Care Aides
Average
$21,840
ANNUAL
$10.5
HOURLY
Entry Level
$19,280
ANNUAL
$9.27
HOURLY
Mid Level
$21,595
ANNUAL
$10.39
HOURLY
Expert Level
$23,910
ANNUAL
$11.50
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Personal Care Aides
58,290
Projected job openings through 2024
Sample Career Roadmap
Personal Care Aides
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Personal Care Aides
01
Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
02
Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
03
Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
04
Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
05
Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
06
Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
07
Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
08
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
09
Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
10
Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Personal Care Aides
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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