Use this chart to compare caregiver roles and choose the path that matches your goals, lifestyle, and experience. For more details, visit the each role pages to learn more about each option.

 

Role Where you can work Requirements
Home Care Aide 🏡 Home care
🧓 Assisted Living Facilities
🏘  Adult Family Homes
Pass background check
Complete 75 hour HCA training within 120 days of hire
✅ Pass exams and complete certification within 365 days of hire
Nursing Assistant Certified 🏡 Home care
🧓 Assisted Living
🏘  Adult Family Homes
🏥 Skilled Nursing
🏨 Hospitals
Pass background check
Complete 108 hour NAC training
✅ Pass exams and complete certification
Paid Family caregiver 🏠 With your family member at home Pass background check
 Complete paid 35 hour training within 120 days of hire