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 |