Caregiver jobs
Five care roles, explained from federal sources: what the work is, where it happens, what training the federal rules require, and what the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes about pay. States add their own rules, so check your state for the final word.
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Caregiver jobs: what the work is, what you need and how to start
Caregiver jobs are paid roles that help people with daily living at home or in a care setting. Training rules depend on the job and the state.
Personal care aide jobs: duties, training and pay
Personal care aides help with daily living and are generally limited to nonmedical services. Training rules vary by state and employer.
Home health aide jobs: training rules, pay and how to get hired
A home health aide helps people with daily living at home. Medicare-certified agencies must hire aides who meet federal training rules, and states add more.
CNA jobs: certification, nursing home rules and pay
Nursing assistants, often called CNAs, complete a state-approved program, pass a competency exam and go on a state registry. Federal rules set the minimum.
Direct support professional jobs: what DSPs do and what you need
Direct support professionals help people with disabilities live and work in their communities. There is no federal training rule, so states and employers decide.
Companion caregiver jobs: duties, training and pay
Companion caregivers keep older adults and people with disabilities company and help around the home. The work is nonmedical, and training rules vary by state.
Live-in caregiver jobs: how the work is set up and what the rules say
Live-in caregivers stay in the client's home. Federal wage rules cover live-in domestic workers, and training depends on the job and the state.
Hospice aide jobs: federal training rules, duties and pay
Hospice aides give hands-on personal care to patients at the end of life, supervised by a registered nurse. Federal rules set a 75-hour training minimum.
Medication aide jobs: certified medication aide and med tech roles
Medication aides, also called certified medication aides or med techs, give medications in some states. Federal rules leave this to the states.
LPN jobs: licensed practical nurses in home health and nursing homes
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses. They complete a state-approved program and pass a licensing exam.
Home health RN jobs: licensing, duties and how to start
Home health registered nurses travel to patients' homes to assess, treat and teach. RNs must be licensed in the state where they work.
Private duty nurse jobs: what the role is and who pays
Private duty nurses give continuous, one-to-one nursing care, usually in a patient's home. Medicaid defines the service in federal rules and states decide coverage.
RBT jobs: how to become a registered behavior technician
A registered behavior technician (RBT) helps deliver ABA therapy under close supervision. The BACB sets the credential requirements, and states add their own.
BCBA jobs: how to become a board certified behavior analyst
A BCBA is a graduate-level behavior analyst who provides and supervises ABA services. The BACB sets the requirements: a graduate degree, supervised fieldwork and an exam.
Home care physical therapist jobs: licensing, duties and where to work
Physical therapists who work in home care treat patients in their homes. All states require a license, and the degree is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Home health occupational therapist jobs: licensing, duties and settings
Occupational therapists in home health help people regain the skills of daily living at home. They typically need a master's degree and a state license.
Medical social worker jobs: degrees, licensing and where they work
Medical social workers help patients and families cope with illness and find resources. Federal home health and hospice rules set minimum qualifications.
Activities director jobs: nursing homes and assisted living
Activities directors plan and run programs for residents in nursing homes and senior living. Federal nursing home rules set who may direct the program.
Care coordinator and case manager jobs: Medicaid waiver and aging services
Care coordinators and case managers connect people to medical, social and community services. Medicaid waivers and Area Agencies on Aging both use case management.
Respite caregiver jobs: short-term care that gives family caregivers a break
Respite caregivers take over care for a short time so a family caregiver can rest. Medicaid waivers, Medicare hospice and aging programs all fund respite.
Caregiver registration is coming to Carevo
Registration for caregivers is not open yet. To hear when it is, email [email protected]. If you are looking for care for yourself or a family member, see home care and home health care.