[Core] [57% incumbents] Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  DWAs: Document client health or progress. | Maintain client information or service records.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
  DWAs: Teach health or hygiene practices.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
  DWAs: Perform housekeeping duties. | Prepare foods or meals.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
  DWAs: Assist individuals with special needs.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Train family members to provide bedside care.
  DWAs: Teach health or hygiene practices.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
  DWAs: Drive vehicles to transport patrons.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
  DWAs: Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
  DWAs: Develop plans for programs or services.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
  DWAs: Prepare foods or meals.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
  DWAs: Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.

[EMERGING:Revision] Administer bedside or personal care, such as assistance with ambulation, dressing, feeding, or personal hygiene.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.63 lvl:3.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.44 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.42 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.41 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.41 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.19 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Food Production (imp:2.99 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.97 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:2.94 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.91 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.79 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.56 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.54 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.50 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Administrative (imp:2.41) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Design (imp:2.38) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.30) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:2.30 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Building and Construction (imp:2.28) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.15) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mechanical (imp:2.11 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:2.11 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:2.07 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Telecommunications (imp:1.99) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.92) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.88) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.84) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:1.77) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.77) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.70) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Geography (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.95 lvl:6.06) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.74 lvl:4.42) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.44 lvl:5.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.22 lvl:4.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.12 lvl:4.36) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.11 lvl:4.55) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.07 lvl:4.84) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.02 lvl:4.05) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.00 lvl:5.16) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.96 lvl:4.53) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.90 lvl:4.71) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.90 lvl:4.72) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.86 lvl:4.96) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.82 lvl:3.40) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.80 lvl:4.42) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.76 lvl:4.40) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.36) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.66 lvl:5.11) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.65 lvl:4.28) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.61 lvl:4.11) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.04) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.56 lvl:4.32) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Processing Information (imp:3.54 lvl:4.21) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.52 lvl:4.30) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.47 lvl:3.84) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.37 lvl:3.75) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:3.88) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.30 lvl:3.71) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.28 lvl:3.78) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.71) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.16 lvl:3.10) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.99 lvl:3.40) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.83 lvl:3.19) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.78 lvl:3.05) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.74 lvl:3.03) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.70 lvl:2.94) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.50 lvl:2.57) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.49 lvl:2.81) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.45 lvl:2.57) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.34) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.82) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.97) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.96) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.83) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.22) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.19) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
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--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
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--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (0 total) ---

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (0 total) ---

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Personal aide to the president of the United States (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_aide_to_the_president_of_the_United_States
  QID: Q4936917
  Extract: A personal assistant who accompanies the president of the United States virtually everywhere is generally referred to as a body man or body woman, but in some cases may be referred to as a personal aide. These personal aides to the president are often responsible for arranging and providing: lodging

  Title: Unlicensed assistive personnel (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unlicensed_assistive_personnel
  QID: Q1078096
  Extract: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), including certified nursing assistants and home health aides, are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—in

  Title: Long-term care (similarity: 0.4242)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_care
  QID: Q6672123
  Extract: Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long-term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximiz

  Title: Accessibility (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility
  QID: Q555097
  Extract: Accessibility is the design of products, devices, services, vehicles, or environments to be usable by disabled people. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible developments ensures both "direct access" and "indirect access" meaning compatibility with a person's assistive technolog

  Title: Home care (similarity: 0.4286)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_care
  QID: Q1642542
  Extract: Homecare is health care or supportive care provided in the individual home where the patient or client is living, generally focusing on paramedical aid by professional caregivers, assistance in daily living for ill, disabled or elderly people, or a combination thereof. Depending on legislation, a wi

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and clear educational requirements. The role is well-defined with specific skill sets and clear relationships to related healthcare support occupations.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:06:00.347899+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,413
tokens_output        : 4,643
cost_usd             : $0.049618
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists, though related concepts include live-in caregivers and unlicensed assistive personnel. The closest semantic match was 'Long-term care' which encompasses the broader care environment where Personal Care Aides typically work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Personal Care Aides provide direct, hands-on assistance to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related limitations who need help with activities of daily living. They perform essential tasks including bathing, dressing, feeding, medication monitoring, light housekeeping, and transportation to medical appointments. This role serves as the backbone of home-based and community care, enabling vulnerable populations to maintain independence and dignity in their daily lives.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves providing personal hygiene assistance such as helping clients bathe, dress, and groom themselves, followed by preparing nutritious meals and ensuring medication compliance under nursing supervision. They document client progress and condition changes, communicate important updates to healthcare supervisors, and may transport clients to medical appointments or social activities. Throughout the day, they monitor vital signs, provide emotional support through active listening, and perform light housekeeping tasks like cleaning, laundry, and running errands. They also spend time instructing family members on proper bedside care techniques and educating clients on nutrition, hygiene, and household safety practices.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional social orientation and empathy, finding genuine satisfaction in directly improving others' quality of life through compassionate care. They demonstrate remarkable dependability and integrity, as clients and families must trust them with intimate personal care and home access. Strong oral communication skills and active listening abilities are essential for understanding client needs, following complex care instructions, and building therapeutic relationships with people facing health challenges. Those who thrive typically have high emotional intelligence, patience with repetitive tasks, and the physical stamina needed for hands-on caregiving activities like assisting with mobility and personal hygiene.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Personal Care Aides enter with a high school diploma (47.8% of workers) or associate's degree (22.5%), though some positions accept candidates with less than high school education (17.5%). Entry typically requires completing state-approved training programs covering basic healthcare skills, safety protocols, and client rights, often ranging from 20-120 hours depending on state requirements. Many employers provide additional on-the-job training in specific care techniques, documentation systems like MEDITECH software, and emergency procedures, making this an accessible career path for individuals seeking meaningful healthcare work without extensive formal education.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Personal Care Aides can advance to specialized roles such as Home Health Aides with additional certification, or progress to Nursing Assistants in clinical settings with further training. The experience gained in direct patient care, documentation, and healthcare protocols provides a strong foundation for pursuing Licensed Practical Nurse credentials through vocational programs. Some aides transition into supervisory roles as Direct Care Coordinators or move into related fields like Social and Human Service Assistants, leveraging their client relationship and case management experience gained through participation in care team reviews and family training activities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, Personal Care Aides earn a median annual wage significantly below the national average, reflecting the entry-level nature and high school education requirements of this role. Demand is exceptionally strong due to rapid population aging, with employment projected to grow much faster than average as baby boomers require increasing assistance with daily living activities. Geographic opportunities are strongest in areas with aging populations, though positions exist nationwide in both urban and rural communities. The role offers flexible scheduling options including part-time, full-time, and live-in arrangements, making it attractive for workers seeking work-life balance. Despite modest wages, the field provides stable employment with meaningful social impact and clear advancement pathways into higher-paying healthcare positions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Personal Care Aides face low automation risk due to the highly interpersonal and tactile nature of their core work activities, particularly assisting and caring for others and establishing interpersonal relationships. While monitoring technology may assist with vital signs tracking and medication reminders, the essential human elements of personal hygiene assistance, emotional support, and adaptive problem-solving in diverse home environments remain difficult to automate, ensuring continued demand for human caregivers.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Home Health Aides (31-1121.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core activities of assisting with personal care, monitoring health conditions, and providing transportation, with Home Health Aides having additional medical training requirements.
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:5.0)
    data: healthcare-related tasks monitoring
    data: personal hygiene assistance
  [career_pathway] Nursing Assistants (31-1131.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Personal Care Aides can advance to Nursing Assistant roles by building on their experience with patient care, vital signs monitoring, and healthcare documentation skills.
    data: monitoring vital signs and medication
    data: healthcare-related tasks
    data: Getting Information (imp:4.7)
  [skill_overlap] Social and Human Service Assistants (21-1093.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require strong Social Orientation (imp:5.0), client advocacy skills, and experience with case management and service coordination.
    data: Social Orientation (imp:5.0)
    data: case reviews consulting
    data: Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Nannies (39-9011.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share high Social (S:6.19) RIASEC orientation, involving direct care, instruction, and nurturing of individuals requiring assistance.
    data: Social orientation S:6.19
    data: Training and Teaching Others
    data: infant care instruction
  [knowledge_overlap] Psychiatric Aides (31-1133.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require Psychology knowledge (imp:3.4) and skills in monitoring client behavior and providing therapeutic interpersonal support.
    data: Psychology (imp:3.4, lvl:4.3)
    data: Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.0)
    data: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  [career_pathway] Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Personal Care Aides can pursue LPN credentials by leveraging their healthcare experience with medication monitoring, patient documentation, and direct care skills.
    data: healthcare-related tasks
    data: monitoring vital signs
    data: records of client progress

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['personal care aide', 'caregiver', 'direct care worker', 'companion caregiver', 'care provider', 'direct support staff', 'personal care assistant', 'home care aide']
  exclude_keywords : ['licensed practical nurse', 'certified nursing assistant', 'home health aide', 'medical assistant', 'registered nurse']
  title_patterns   : ['Personal Care.*Aide', '.*Caregiver', 'Direct Care.*', 'Care Provider', 'Personal.*Assistant']
  common_variations: ['PCA', 'personal care assistant', 'direct care aide', 'companion aide', 'personal attendant', 'care companion', 'direct care staffer', 'personal care worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'care', 'personal', 'equipment', 'principles', 'activities', 'needs', 'services', 'health', 'includes', 'techniques', 'control', 'body', 'objects', 'aides', 'client', 'monitoring', 'providing', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01482  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  inference:5%
care                       37  0.01306  inference            inference:46%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:16%
personal                   27  0.00953  inference            inference:37%  onet_dimensions:22%  wikipedia:22%
equipment                  23  0.00812  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
principles                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:38%  wikipedia:6%
needs                      14  0.00494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  wikipedia:21%  onet_tasks:7%
services                   13  0.00459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  wikipedia:31%  onet_tasks:15%
health                     13  0.00459  dwas                 dwas:46%  wikipedia:31%  inference:15%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
control                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  wikipedia:17%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
aides                      12  0.00424  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
client                     11  0.00388  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  inference:36%  dwas:18%
monitoring                 11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
providing                  11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
assistance                 10  0.00353  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:30%  wikipedia:20%
procedures                 10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
human                      10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
materials                  10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
hygiene                     9  0.00318  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:22%
individuals                 9  0.00318  inference            inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:22%
problems                    9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
social                      9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:44%
clients                     8  0.00282  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:12%
problem                     8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                      8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:25%
production                  8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
management                  8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%