Career Categories: Support

Personal & Home Care Aide

The personal and home care aide assists the elderly or disabled with daily tasks. They help with home keeping, shopping, cooking, personal hygiene and correspondence. They also train family members to care for the client. They keep records, take vital signs, administer medications and alert health care professionals of any changes in a clients condition. The personal and home care aide should be compassionate, patient, and driven by a genuine desire to help people.