PERSONAL CARE AIDE, BASIC CARE AIDE (BCA), CAREGIVER, RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT (RCA), DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, HOME HEALTH AIDE
Job Description
Assist older adults or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the
person’s home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence
may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and
preparing meals. May provide assistance at non-residential care facilities.
Follow the care directions from providers and family members to assist the
older adults, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition,
cleanliness, and household activities.