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 Hours HCA training & certification ✅ Completed within 120 days of hire ✅ Certification is required within 365 days of hire |
| Nursing Assistant Certified | 🏡 Home care 🧓 Assisted Living 🏘 Adult Family Homes 🏥 Skilled Nursing 🏨 Hospitals |
✅ Pass background check ✅ Complete NAC training ✅ Complete certification |
| Paid Family caregiver | 🏠 With your family member at home | ✅ Pass background check ✅ 35-hour training after hire |