Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Personal care and service workers in this category provide direct assistance and support services that don't fit into other classified roles. They work in homes, care facilities, schools, and community settings, helping clients with daily living tasks, companionship, and personal assistance needs.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves scheduled visits or shifts attending to clients' personal care needs, which may include bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Workers maintain detailed records of client activities and needs, communicate with supervisors about any changes in client status, and adapt their support based on individual preferences and requirements throughout their assigned hours.
Who this work suits
You tend to do well in this work if you're patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on caregiving responsibilities. You take satisfaction from direct, practical help that improves someone's daily life and are reliable about maintaining consistent schedules and documenting care provided.
What it takes
Who is hiring
Openings right now
- Social Worker- Personal Care Services Program · Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, Florida · $83023–$107936
- Food Service Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · $18.95–$22.09
- Food Service Worker · Commander, Navy Installations Command · Portsmouth, Virginia · $20.14–$20.14
- Food Service Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Fort Meade, South Dakota · $20.46–$23.87
- Food Service Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Big Spring, Texas · $19.96–$23.29
- FOOD SERVICE WORKER A02* (FLEX) CAMP SMITH ALOHA KITCHEN · U.S. Marine Corps · Kaneohe, Hawaii · $24.86–$24.86
- Food Service Worker, NA-02 · United States Army Installation Management Command · Honolulu, Hawaii · $24.86–$29.01
- Food Service Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Brockton, Massachusetts · $21.8–$25.44
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $29,240 | $50,990 | $50,990 | 30 |
| Arizona | $36,560 | $48,900 | $48,950 | — |
| Massachusetts | $37,300 | $46,780 | $48,530 | — |
| South Carolina | $29,990 | $44,550 | $47,320 | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $43,880 | $43,880 | $43,880 | — |
| Illinois | $32,690 | $42,450 | $48,910 | 270 |
| Idaho | $29,950 | $41,600 | $48,460 | 160 |
| Oregon | $41,600 | $41,600 | $42,680 | 22,930 |
| Washington | $41,020 | $41,020 | $47,180 | 670 |
| Maine | $39,890 | $40,800 | $43,900 | 320 |
| New York | $38,050 | $40,720 | $56,180 | 1,040 |
| California | $35,710 | $39,860 | $46,290 | 4,770 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) — Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
- Certified End of Life Doula — InterrnationaI End of Life Doula Association
Training
Aptly members see WIOA-approved programs, colleges and certificates near them, with completion and earnings data, on every Path plan.
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 39-9099.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.