Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Personal Care Aide
Career Insights for Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Kentucky data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$29,895 / year median in Kentucky
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Overview The Personal Care Assistant is primarily responsible for observing patients and providing assistance in personal care. Responsibilities Observes assigned patient(s); serves in the capacity of a sitter for assigned patient(s) during specific shift. Assists with basic personal care services as appropriate and as assigned. Assists assigned patient(s) in toileting. Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports. Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Training Successful completion of all State, Federal, ARH, or accreditation mandated training programs as they become available. Experience Two (2) weeks to one (1) month of on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Ability to successfully complete required regulatory, accreditation, and organizational training programs. Ability to learn and apply departmental policies, procedures, and job responsibilities within the required training period. Ability to maintain compliance with State, Federal, ARH, and accreditation standards. Ability to perform assigned duties accurately and efficiently after completion of training.