| Activities | Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at non-residential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, and disabled on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities. |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $17,800 per year in 2006 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | The personal and home care aide’s daily routine may vary. Aides may go to the same home every day for months or even years. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Time Management, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension |
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