Is being a personal care aide a good fit for you?
Helps people who are ill or disabled with daily life. Helps with washing, dressing, eating and moving about, and may cook and tidy.
What the work involves
- Helps clients with personal care, such as moving around and washing.
- Keeps records of clients' progress and tells a supervisor about any changes.
- Does simple health tasks, such as checking vital signs and medicine, under a nurse's direction.
- Meets with the care team to review clients' needs and plan ongoing help.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a personal care aide is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.