Elder Care Services

Elder Caregivers

Common job titles

• Companion Caregiver
• Personal Care Aide (PCA)
• Home Health Aide (HHA) – non-medical
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – clinical tasks under RN supervision
• Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Specialist

What they do

• Companionship, safety supervision, light housekeeping, meals
• Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) depending on credential
• Medication reminders; transport to appointments
• Mobility/transfer assistance; fall prevention; memory care routines

Typical setting

• Private homes, assisted living, independent living, or respite care

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid; CNA/HHA for personal care tasks
• Dementia training/certificates beneficial
• Background check; TB test; vaccinations often required

Scope & boundaries

• Medical tasks (wound care, injections) require licensed professionals
• Understand state rules: some tasks restricted to CNAs/LPNs/RNs