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Personal Care Aides

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Assist the elderly, convalescents, 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. May advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Current openings

Blind Aide 8
Elderly Companion 1

Number of positions

2012: 84,320    2014: 92,690

Annual job postings

New: 4,180    Replacement: 530
(Total: 4,710)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$19,060
($9/hour)
Middle:
$21,970
($10/hour)
Up to:
$23,940
($11/hour)
Average:
$22,310
($10/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.