Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides

Home health and personal care aides provide in-home care and support to individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age. They may work with patients who have chronic conditions or disabilities, and assist with tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. They may also help with household tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping, and provide companionship and support to their clients. Home health and personal care aides may work under the supervision of a nurse or other healthcare professional, and may be trained in basic medical procedures and emergency response.

Nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides are healthcare workers who provide basic patient care and support services in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Nursing assistants, also known as nursing aides or certified nursing assistants (CNAs), work under the supervision of nurses and assist with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients. Orderlies transport patients within and between healthcare facilities, and may also assist with basic patient care tasks. Psychiatric aides provide care and support to patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities, and may work in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facilities. These workers may also assist with administering medication and monitoring patients’ progress.