Healthcare Support · Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation)
This profile is intended as career exploration guidance based on federal labor data. Actual job requirements, salaries, and opportunities vary by employer and location.
Entry Salary
$25–31k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$44–52k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
+6.4% · Faster than average
Growth rate estimated from Healthcare Support cluster average (2024-2034 BLS projections).
Time to Start
1–2 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Aides
Personal Care Aides
Experienced Personal Care Aides
Senior Personal Care Aides
Director of Healthcare Support
You prioritize Relationships
This career is strongly aligned with Relationships — a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.
You're strong in Service Orientation
Service Orientation is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.
Good fit for your timeline
This career typically requires short-term training (less than 1 year), which matches common student preparation goals.
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