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0-5 years of experience
Helped patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, getting in and out of bed, standing and walking
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Administered simple range of motion exercises
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients’ health status to case manager
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with light Physical Therapy and provided clients with medication reminders.
- Assisted clientele with personal cares such as grooming and hygiene.
- Performed light housekeeping, cooking and home maintenance as needed.
- Provided transportation to clients for appointments, grocery shopping and personal errands.
0-5 years of experience
Provided personal hygiene, cleaning and medical care to residents.
- Documented residents’ behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans modulated by the facility.
- Assisted with individual, family and group counseling sessions, as needed.
- Encouraged and helped residents in order to increase social contact.
0-5 years of experience
Provide high-quality care as in-demand per-diem nurse aide within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings for patients with disability.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patients complaints to the case manager.
- Work with Alzheimer/ Dementia patients and orientate them of time and place.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage the clients.
0-5 years of experience
Experienced in caregiving with a strong command of compassion and love for residents.
- Familiar with all aspects of team work and time-management.
- Performed specific cares on residents in need of assistance.
- Created time for activities and fun with the residents.
- Implemented a safe and stable environment for the residents during ambulation, meal times, and daily routines.
0-5 years of experience
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional needs of my patient.
- Assisted patient with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
- Helped patient move in and out of bed, bath, and automobile.
- Scheduled and accompanied patient to medical appointments.
- Maintained and obtained household supplies and ran errands.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
0-5 years of experience
- Changed bed linens, washed and ironed laundry and cleaned patient quarters.
- Purchased, prepared and served food for patient and other members of family, following special prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients into and out of bed, automobile and wheelchair, to lavatory and up and down stairs.
- Assisted patient to dress, bathe and groom self.
- Maintained records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
- Visited several households to provide daily health care to patients.
0-5 years of experience
Provided care for elderly and disabled clients.
- Performed numerous healthcare-related duties, including monitoring vital signs and medication, administering bedside and personal care and providing ambulation and personal-hygiene assistance.
- Assisted with morning care such as showering, brushing teeth/hair and toileting.
- Participated in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services.
- Ensured all clients were woken up and assisted in a timely manner.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes and running errands.
- Transported residents to and from doctors’ appointments and on other outings.
0-5 years of experience
Administered medication and routine care.
- Maintained proper certifications to maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Medical meal preparation.
- Tested Specimens for Quality Control and modified various new products for research.
- Worked in fast paced environment while maintain communication with team members to achieve specific goals pertaining to company directives.
- Organized and displayed new and used vehicles on the sales lot to draw in prospective customers.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Entertained, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
- Administered prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
- Planed, purchased, prepared, or served meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompanied clients to doctors’ offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared nutritional meals for clients
- Ensured security and safety of the home
- Assisted with cash management (household bills, hygiene products, etc.)
- Administered medications to clients
0-5 years of experience
Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication
- Transported client to locations outside the home, such as to physicians’ offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Assisted client in taking her insulin shots daily
0-5 years of experience
- Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
0-5 years of experience
- Performed duties in care of patients in nursing home under direction of medical staff.
- Assisted older adults with various day to day activities so that they could continue living in their homes for as long as possible.
- Bathed, dressed, and groomed physically and mentally challenged adults with dignity and respect.
6-10 years of experience
Provided in-home personal care.
- Cleaned and sanitized clients homes and laundry.
- Planned and completed grocery shopping and prepared meals.
- Maintained minor upkeep of the property.
- Dispensed medication using proper dosages.
- Payed clients bills and ran errands as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw employee’s time logs and ensured they were entered correctly to payroll
- Utilized Word Excel to store important employee information
- Communicated with employees to ensure that they are working effectively
- Reviewed applications for positions available within the workplace
- Trained perspective employees
6-10 years of experience
Handled housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, and running errands.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physical therapists.
- Cared for individuals and families during periods of weakness, family disruption, recovery, providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Trained family members to provide bedside care.
6-10 years of experience
Provided ambulation assistance and transfers in and out of bed and wheelchair
- Assisted disabled and elderly patients with active range of motion exercises
- Monitored vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses
- Assisted with daily chores, bathing, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping
0-5 years of experience
Ensuring that patient in taking medications on time and eating according to physician and dietary orders
- Assisting patient with ADL’s to guarantee proper care
- Safely transportation patients while observing safety regulations and procedures
- Cleaning and preparing meals and making sure that patient’s living area is clean, safe, and secure with high attention to detail
- Assisting patient with memory loss caused by seizures by effectively utilizing clock method to redirect patient in finding items
0-5 years of experience
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems
- Checked patients’ pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Assisted patients with dressing and grooming
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing, ironing laundry, cleaning, and assisted with their personal care
0-5 years of experience
- Works as a personal care worker for my grandma; assists her in ADL and doctor visits.
- Learned the basics of assessing patient vital signs under the tutelage of home healthcare nurse
- Demonstrate one ADL in supervision of home healthcare nurse once every two months of home healthcare nurse visitation.
- Report any changes to home healthcare nurse with the best to my knowledge.
- Carry out care plan and chart the completed cares and travel sheets on site daily.
- Duty to turn in home healthcare plan and time travel sheets to agency every Monday.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living
- Provided companionship and listened to clients whenever they needed someone to talk to
- Completed errands for clients and assisted them in doing things around their home that they could not do themselves
10+ years of experience
Enhance the independence and wellbeing of the elderly through in-home services including companionship, housekeeping and personal care through an interactive caregiving that respects dignity and encourages participation.
- All services provided according to established Plan of Care.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Provide for a healthy environment for patient.
- Help patient with prescribed medications and treatments.
0-5 years of experience
Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and 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 and dishes, and running errands.
- Plan, shop for, and prepare nutritious meals,
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians’ etc
0-5 years of experience
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.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
0-5 years of experience
Plan, shop, prepare nutritious meals and assist families in planning, shopping, preparing nutritious meals
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, washing clothes, dishes running errands
- Administer bedside personal care, personal hygiene assistance
- Provide patients in and families with emotional support
- Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises
0-5 years of experience
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 healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
6-10 years of experience
Provide personal care such as bathing, dressed, shaved and other personal needs to each patients
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patient to keep them mentally healthy
- Maintain clean work area and provided safe environment
- Assist patients in walking, exercising, getting in and out of bed
0-5 years of experience
- Assists client with daily care routines as assigned by RN supervisor; such as, showering, dressing, cleaning, cooking, and on standby for as needed.
- Completes daily paperwork in regards to each task completed and reports changes in the client’s condition to the RN supervisor.
- Completes training courses on an ongoing basis to continue to provide quality care to the client.
6-10 years of experience
Prepare medications for clients through mixing, filling, counting pills and labeling bottles.
- Administer prescribed oral medications, check pulses, temperature and respiration and change dressings.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, running errands and transporting patients to doctor appointments.
- Participate in case reviews and consult with the team caring for the client to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as mobility, dressing and assisting with personal hygiene.
0-5 years of experience
Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements.
- Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
- Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
0-5 years of experience
Provide health care tasks, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks and other related support services essential to the patient’s health
- Observe, record and reports all changes to supervisor
- Assist with medication reminders or refilling patient’s prescription at the local pharmacy as specified on plan of care
- Assist with reminders on changing the tubing or refilling a tank in the use of their oxygen equipment
0-5 years of experience
Helping patients with some of the things that they need help doing like dressing and undressing
- Helping with oral hygiene and helping them to the toilet
- Transfer per care plan and equipment per care plan
- Prepare meals, do light housekeeping, and make sure to remind patients about their medications
0-5 years of experience
Prepare clients for their day including scheduling events and assisting with things like walking dogs
- Insure clients have medication reminders and assist with dispensing medications as needed
- Assist clients with catheters and feeding tubes
- Help with all daily living functions including dressing, bathing and shaving
0-5 years of experience
Assist in patients daily activities such as eating, house hold chores, and mobility
- Focus on prober patient care while cleaning and dressing wounds
- Administer patient medication upon Physicians prescribed orders
- Prepare patients, transport, and accompany to office visits
0-5 years of experience
Performs duties as assigned on the personal care plan.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, meal preparations, laundry, light housekeeping.
- Remind clients to take medications.
- observe and report any changes in client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home to immediate supervisor.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
0-5 years of experience
Performs duties as assigned on the personal care plan.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, meal preparations, laundry, light housekeeping.
- Remind clients to take medications.
- observe and report any changes in client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home to immediate supervisor.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
0-5 years of experience
Assist clients in their homes with daily living activities
- Provide medication reminders and chart documentation
- Schedule appointments for clients and transport to and from appointment
- Prepare meals light housekeeping and take clients on daily walks
- Monitor changes of client and report concerns to medical staff
0-5 years of experience
- Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements.
- Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
- Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
0-5 years of experience
Assist residents with daily living needs
- Prepare meals daily for residents
- Clean rooms, complete laundry and shower residents daily
- Complete daily logs for each resident
- Complete daily housekeeping tasks within facility and in personal households
0-5 years of experience
- Individualized personal care for residents
- General cleaning of residents rooms and facility
- Certified in nutrition, helped with cooking, meal planning
- Structured activities with residents
- Certified to administer injections, first aid and medication
6-10 years of experience
- Provide numerous tasks including bathing, repositioning, and feeding; basic health care
- Maintains daily legal documentation of hourly tasks
- Follows established policies and procedures
- Actively engages with others to resolve issues with the client
Personal Care Worker Duties and Responsibilities
Personal care workers perform many different job duties based on the specific needs of their patients and their caseload. However, these core job tasks are the same despite those variable factors:
Prepare Meals Personal care workers prepare daily meals for patients, following all special dietary needs and allergy considerations.
Assist with Personal Hygiene Personal care workers assist patients with their personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing, and using the restroom.
Transport Patients Personal care workers physically move and transport patients into and out of bed and other areas within their homes.
Perform Housework Personal care workers complete household chores, such as tidying the house, doing dishes, and cleaning laundry.
Maintain Patient Records Personal care workers maintain records of daily interaction with patients, noting and reporting any changes in their condition or behavior.
Administer Medication Personal care workers administer daily medication to patients as prescribed.
Engage and Entertain Patients Personal care workers design activities and entertainment to keep patients engaged and active.
Run Errands Personal care workers travel outside of patient homes to get groceries, pick up medications, and perform other errands.
Personal Care Worker Skills and Qualifications
Personal care workers assist individuals with all their daily needs, running errands and keeping records of all patient visits to report changes as needed. Employers and families look for personal care workers who display the following essential skills:
- Physical fitness – personal care workers often lift and move patients, bring groceries into the house, and perform other housekeeping duties, all of which require physical fitness
- Interpersonal skills – personal care workers need strong interpersonal skills to effectively speak to and work with patients of all ages and backgrounds
- Multitasking – personal care workers must be strong multitaskers to manage many different tasks while maintaining focus on the patient
- Communication skills – personal care workers need excellent communication skills to talk with patients and family members and make detailed notes in patient records
- Time management – personal care workers maintain a regular meal schedule for patients and ensure that they receive medications on time, which requires good time management
- Analytical thinking – personal care workers use analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient conditions and determine whether they’ve experienced any significant changes in health, mental state, or behavior
Personal Care Worker Education and Training
Personal care workers need a high school diploma or GED to pursue this career. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are also required, as personal care workers travel regularly. Training is provided to personal care workers who are employed by home healthcare companies. During training, personal care workers learn company standards. The length of this period varies by employer and may last for several weeks. Personal care workers who are hired by individuals undergo no formalized training and learn their job tasks by performing them.
Personal Care Worker Salary and Outlook
PayScale reports that personal care workers earn a median hourly income of $10.21. Job data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that home health aides and personal care aides earn $23,130 in median annual income, or $11.12 hourly. The BLS estimates jobs in this field will increase 41 percent through 2026. This rate is much faster than the national average. Full-time personal care workers receive complete benefits packages that include medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage. Paid vacation days and holidays are typically included in these packages. Personal care workers who are employed by individuals do not typically receive benefits, as they generally work on an independent contractor basis. This means that personal care workers are responsible for their own healthcare and vacation needs.
Helpful Resources
Find job training programs, education resources, and career strategies for personal care workers with these books and websites:
Home Care Association of America – explore training webinars, research resources, news updates, and upcoming events at the HCAA website
Personal Care and Service Worker Career: The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Job at an Amazing Firm, Acing the Interview & Getting Promoted – written in a straightforward and simple style, this book covers the basics of finding a job, doing well in the interview, and performing job tasks well enough to gain a promotion
Private Duty Homecare Association – find education resources, helpful links, accreditation programs, and more information for personal care workers at this website
The Care Workers Handbook – this book covers a wide range of topics that personal care workers need to know, such as designing activities, providing nutrition, managing difficult patient behavior, and providing personal grooming services
National Association for Home Care & Hospice – find online education resources, learn more about upcoming events, and stay up to date on news at this website for home care and hospice workers
A Guide to a Job as a Care Worker – get tips for landing a job as a personal care worker from this helpful guidebook
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