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Personal Care Aides
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $10.87 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.35 and $13.21 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $22,607.57 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,456.58 and $27,461.51 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 33,240 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 34.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 44,750.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $10.00 with the median annual salary reaching $22,179.
