What You'll Do

  • Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
  • 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 housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
  • 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.
  • Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
  • Train family members to provide bedside care.

Essential Skills

Service Orientation 4.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.38/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Coordination 3.12/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Instructing 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Reading Comprehension 2.88/5
Writing 2.88/5
Active Learning 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Concern for Others, Stress Tolerance, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Written Comprehension 3.25/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.25/5
Near Vision 3.12/5
Speech Recognition 3.12/5
Speech Clarity 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Appletree August Systems Visit Wizard Computer reading software Email software FaceTime MEDITECH software Mi-Co Mi-Forms Spreadsheet software Voltage SecureMail Word processing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.3/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.21/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.2/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Aide Blind Aide Blind Escort Care Caregiver Care Companion Care Provider Caregiver Caretaker Companion Companion Caregiver Convalescent Sitter Direct Care Staffer Direct Care Worker Direct Support Staff Member Elder Care Caregiver Elderly Companion Family Member Caretaker Geriatric Aide Geriatric Personal Care Aide Guardian Family Member Health Service Worker Home Care Aide Home Care Attendant Home Care Provider Home Caregiver Home Health Care Provider Home Help Aide In Home Caregiver In-Home Caregiver Live In Caregiver Live-in Caregiver Medication Aide Nutrition Aide Patient Sitter Personal Attendant Personal Care Aide Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Personal Support Worker Resident Assistant Resident Care Assistant (RCA) Sitter Special Needs Caregiver