PERSONAL AND HOME CARE AIDES (HOME HEALTH SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS) California Occupational Guide Number 2002-B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Personal And Home Care Aides provide services such as monitoring temperature and blood pressure and making sure medicine is taken on time. Sometimes the Personal and Home Care Aides provide extra services such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping for patients who are unable to accomplish those things on their own. Work routines and work environments vary depending on the particular needs of the patient. Some Aides work with the same patient each day, while others tend to the needs of several clients per day. There are patients who need a lot of physical assistance, while others need only minimal assistance. Some may be angry and abusive, while others are cooperative. The number of people working in this low cost health service is expected to rise within the next decade due to the increase of medical costs and the aging of the population. Male attendants are especially in demand to help elderly men and male AIDS patients.
COMPENSATION
Wage data is not available for Personal and Home Care Aides.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
-- Interact with many kinds of patients, their families, and other
health professionals
-- Understand human behavior
-- Pay close attention to detail
-- Work as a team member
Training/Requirements
-- Must pass competency test in 12 areas
-- Must complete 75 hours of classroom and practical training under
the supervision of a Registered Nurse
-- Some insurance companies may require additional education or
training
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1) 309.354-010
359.573-010
OES (Occupational Employment Survey) System 680350
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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