To work as a personal care aide, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required beyond high school for this job.

Work experience

Experience helping and working with people is good preparation for this occupation.

On-the-job training

Almost all personal care aides learn their skills on the job from an experienced worker. Training may last up to one month.