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Sub-major group 53
PSOC Sub-major group 53 — Personal care workers
Personal care workers provide care, supervision and assistance for children, patients and elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in institutional and residential settings. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: assisting with mobility, washing and other personal needs; assisting children individually to learn social skills; supervising and participating in activities that enhance children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development; observing and reporting concerns to appropriate health or social service workers. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 531 Child care Workers and Teachers’ Aides 532 Personal Care Workers in Health Services
Practical summary
What this code covers
Personal care workers provide care, supervision and assistance for children, patients and elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in institutional and residential settings. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: assisting with mobility, washing and other personal needs; assisting children individually to learn social skills; supervising and participating in activities that enhance children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development; observing and reporting concerns to appropriate health or social service workers. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 531 Child care Workers and Teachers’ Aides 532 Personal Care Workers in Health Services
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Service and sales workers.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Child care workers and teachers' aides, Personal care workers in health services.
Nearby sub-major groups
FAQ
What does PSOC 53 cover?
Personal care workers provide care, supervision and assistance for children, patients and elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in institutional and residential settings. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: assisting with mobility, washing and other personal needs; assisting children individually to learn social skills; supervising and participating in activities that enhance children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development; observing and reporting concerns to appropriate health or social service workers. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 531 Child care Workers and Teachers’ Aides 532 Personal Care Workers in Health Services
Where is PSOC 53 used in practice?
Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Service and sales workers.
How do I choose PSOC 53 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Child care workers and teachers' aides, Personal care workers in health services.