entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-31-1122-00"
socCode = "31-1122.00"
title = "Personal Care Aides"
summary = "Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility."
aliases = ["Caregiver", "Home Care Aide", "Personal Care Aide", "Personal Care Attendant (PCA)", "Care Provider", "Direct Care Worker", "Medication Aide", "Personal Care Assistant (PCA)", "Resident Assistant", "Resident Care Assistant (RCA)", "Aide", "Blind Aide"]
careerClusters = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 47.76

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)"
percentage = 22.48

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 6.24

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 5.99

[market]

[industries]
top = []
concentrated = []

[aiOutlook]
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 30
percentile = 29
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 1

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 30
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.16666666666666666
beta = 0.2222222222222222
gamma = 0.2777777777777778

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.2777777777777778
percentile = 30
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them."
usagePercent = 0.03245566104786594
importance = 4.18

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals."
usagePercent = 0.006573298440074114
importance = 4.03

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor."
usagePercent = 0.0031839414319108986
importance = 4.65

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 11
skills = 34
capabilities = 120
tools = 8
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "7cf7d7af55769de2"

[[tasks]]
text = "Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Train family members to provide bedside care."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.2.v"

[[tasks]]
text = "Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.j"

[[tasks]]
text = "Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[emergingTasks]]
text = "Administer bedside or personal care, such as assistance with ambulation, dressing, feeding, or personal hygiene."

[[activities]]
name = "Monitor health or behavior of people or animals."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Administer basic health care or medical treatments."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Document client health or progress."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain client information or service records."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Perform housekeeping duties."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Prepare foods or meals."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Teach health or hygiene practices."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Develop plans for programs or services."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.2.v"

[[activities]]
name = "Drive vehicles to transport patrons."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Assist individuals with special needs."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.i"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Service Orientation"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 4

[[capabilities]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "English Language"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.63

[[capabilities]]
name = "Transportation"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.44

[[capabilities]]
name = "Customer and Personal Service"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.42

[[capabilities]]
name = "Psychology"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.41

[[capabilities]]
name = "Education and Training"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.41

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Listening"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Monitoring"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Public Safety and Security"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.19

[[capabilities]]
name = "Coordination"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Clarity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Instructing"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Management"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Information Ordering"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Selective Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Trunk Strength"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Food Production"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.99

[[capabilities]]
name = "Therapy and Counseling"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.97

[[capabilities]]
name = "Administration and Management"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.94

[[capabilities]]
name = "Personnel and Human Resources"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.91

[[capabilities]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Writing"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Learning"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Judgment and Decision Making"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Category Flexibility"
family = "ability"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Sharing"
family = "ability"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Static Strength"
family = "ability"
value = 2.88

[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "English Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "FaceTime"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Email Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Medical Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Maintenance"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "MEDITECH software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Appletree"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "August Systems Visit Wizard"
category = "Calendar and scheduling software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Computer reading software"
category = "Optical character reader OCR or scanning software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Email software"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "FaceTime"
category = "Video conferencing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Mi-Co Mi-Forms"
category = "Data base reporting software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Voltage SecureMail"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 4.85

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.3

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.27

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Disease or Infections"
value = 4.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 4.08

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 4.05

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 4.02

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 3.95

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.76

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.62

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.55

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 3.49

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling"
value = 3.34

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 3.23

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 3.19

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 3.16

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 3.14

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 3.12

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 3.12

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 3

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 2.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.82

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 2.71

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.68

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 2.63

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.49

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 2.44

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance"
value = 2.34

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 2.31

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection"
value = 2.24

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.22

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 2.2

[[workContext]]
name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
value = 2.18

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 2.12

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 8

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.66

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Cooperation"
family = "work_style"
value = 6

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.39

[[personFit]]
name = "Health Care Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.18

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Orientation"
family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
name = "Self-Control"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.92

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.51

[[personFit]]
name = "Empathy"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.91

[[personFit]]
name = "Teaching/Education"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.65

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.55

[[personFit]]
name = "Optimism"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.53

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-1121.00"
slug = "role-31-1121-00"
title = "Home Health Aides"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-1131.00"
slug = "role-31-1131-00"
title = "Nursing Assistants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "21-1021.00"
slug = "role-21-1021-00"
title = "Child, Family, and School Social Workers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "39-9011.01"
slug = "role-39-9011-01"
title = "Nannies"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "21-1093.00"
slug = "role-21-1093-00"
title = "Social and Human Service Assistants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-1133.00"
slug = "role-31-1133-00"
title = "Psychiatric Aides"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-2012.00"
slug = "role-31-2012-00"
title = "Occupational Therapy Aides"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "21-1015.00"
slug = "role-21-1015-00"
title = "Rehabilitation Counselors"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-2022.00"
slug = "role-31-2022-00"
title = "Physical Therapist Aides"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-2061.00"
slug = "role-29-2061-00"
title = "Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "21-1022.00"
slug = "role-21-1022-00"
title = "Healthcare Social Workers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "21-1023.00"
slug = "role-21-1023-00"
title = "Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Health Professions and Related Programs"
slug = "health-professions-and-related-programs"
