Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Personal Care and Service Workers

Miscellaneous Personal Care and Service Workers in Healthcare include individuals who provide personal care and service to patients in healthcare settings. These workers may include Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides, and Massage Therapists, among others. They play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the care and assistance they need to maintain their health and well-being.

Home Health Aides are responsible for providing basic care and assistance to patients in their homes. They may be responsible for assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. They may also be responsible for providing medication reminders and monitoring patients’ vital signs.

Personal Care Aides are responsible for providing basic care and assistance to patients in healthcare facilities. They may be responsible for assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. They may also be responsible for providing medication reminders and monitoring patients’ vital signs.

Massage Therapists are responsible for providing massage and other bodywork therapies to patients in healthcare settings. They may be responsible for providing therapeutic massages to help patients reduce pain and stress, improve range of motion, and promote relaxation. They may also be responsible for providing massages to help patients with conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and mental health conditions. They may also be responsible for providing information to other healthcare providers on patient’s condition, progress, and response to massage therapies.

These workers play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the care and assistance they need to maintain their health and well-being. They must have knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, and should have proper training, certification and/or licensure, and comply with state and federal regulations and standards. They also should be able to understand and follow the policies of the healthcare facilities they work in, to maintain the safety and well-being of patients and themselves.