Helping people
What does a
elder care worker do?
Supports older people to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Helps with daily tasks and health routines, offers company, and works with families and nurses.
Skills to practise
Kindness, patience, reliability.
How to explore this path
Care training or a vocational course, plus certification in many countries.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Elder Care Worker connects with Biology, Social Science. You may enjoy this work if you like with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Interview an older person about what makes a good day for them.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Elder care workers look after older people kindly.
What helps?
Being patient and caring.
Learning about the path
You take a care course.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?