Job Outlook through 2028

Employment Current: 119,450
Employment Projected: 150,620
Percentage Change: 26.1%

Education/Training

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Sample Job Titles

•  Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
•  Home Care Aid
•  Home Health Care Provider
•  Medication Aide
•  Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
•  Personal Care Aide
•  Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
•  Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
•  Resident Care Assistant (RCA)

Duties

• 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
• Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services
• Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles

Skills

• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Average Wages in PA

Entry Level: $20,680
Average: $25,800
Experienced: $32,480

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