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| Personal and Homecare Aides (Private Household Workers) |
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| Employment Increase: |
130% |
| People In Field: |
293,000 |
| Average Salary: |
$15,225 |
| Qualifications: |
High School |
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Nature of the Work:
Private household workers clean homes, care for
children, plan and cook meals, do laundry, administer the
household, and perform numerous other duties. Private household
workers are employed by many types of households of
various income levels. Although wealthy families may employ a
large staff, it is much more common for one worker to be
employed in a household where both parents work. Many
workers are employed in households having one parent. A
number of household workers have two or more employers.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement:
Private household workers generally do not need any
special training. Individuals who cannot find other work
because of limited language or other skills often turn to this
work. Most jobs require the ability to clean well, cook, or take
care of children. These skills are generally learned by young
people while helping with housework at home. Some training
takes place on the job. Employers show the household
workers what they want done and how. For child-care workers
and companions, general education, background, and ability
to get along with the person they will care for are most
important.
Job Outlook:
Job opportunities for people wishing to become
private household workers are expected to be excellent through
2005, as the demand for these services continues to far outpace
the supply of workers willing to provide them. There will
be approximately 293,000 private household workers by 2005.
Sources of Additional Information:
Information about job opportunities for private household workers
is available from local private employment agencies and state employment
service offices.
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