Category: Personal Care and Service
These occupations attend to the needs and grooming of others. Examples include Animal Trainers, Ushers, Hairstylists, Tour Guides, and Childcare Workers
Subcategories
Animal Care and Service Workers
Animal Trainers 39-2011.00
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 39-2021.00
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
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Entertainment Attendants and Related Work
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 39-3091.00
Perform variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.
Costume Attendants 39-3092.00
Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers.
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 39-3099.99
All entertainment attendants and related workers not listed separately.
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 39-3012.00
Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. Scan winning tickets presented by patrons, calculate amount of winnings and pay patrons. May operate keno and bingo equipment. May start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbers. May announce number selected until total numbers specified for each game are selected. May pick up tickets from players, collect bets, receive, verify and record patrons' cash wages.
Gaming Dealers 39-3011.00
Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gaming equipment. Compare the house's hand against players' hands and payoff or collect players' money or chips.
Gaming Service Workers, All Other 39-3019.99
All Gaming Service Workers not listed separately.
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 39-3093.00
Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.
Motion Picture Projectionists 39-3021.00
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 39-3031.00
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.
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Funeral Service Workers
Embalmers 39-4011.00
Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.
Funeral Attendants 39-4021.00
Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
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Other Personal Care Workers
Child Care Workers 39-9011.00
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 39-9031.00
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Nannies 39-9011.01
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
Personal and Home Care Aides 39-9021.00
Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at non-residential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, and disabled on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities.
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 39-9099.99
All personal care and service workers not listed separately.
Recreation Workers 39-9032.00
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Residential Advisors 39-9041.00
Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if needed.
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Personal Appearance Workers
Baggage Porters and Bellhops 39-6011.00
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Barbers 39-5011.00
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 39-5012.00
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 39-5091.00
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
Manicurists and Pedicurists 39-5092.00
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Shampooers 39-5093.00
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Skin Care Specialists 39-5094.00
Provide skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.
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Supervisors
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 39-1021.00
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers, such as supervisors of flight attendants, hairdressers, or caddies.
Gaming Supervisors 39-1011.00
Supervise gaming operations and personnel in an assigned area. Circulate among tables and observe operations. Ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May explain and interpret operating rules of house to patrons. May plan and organize activities and create friendly atmosphere for guests in hotels/casinos. May adjust service complaints.
Slot Key Persons 39-1012.00
Coordinate/supervise functions of slot department workers to provide service to patrons. Handle and settle complaints of players. Verify and payoff jackpots. Reset slot machines after payoffs. Make minor repairs or adjustments to slot machines. Recommend removal of slot machines for repair. Report hazards and enforces safety rules.
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Travel and Tourism Workers
Concierges 39-6012.00
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
Flight Attendants 39-6031.00
Provide personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and serve food or beverages.
Tour Guides and Escorts 39-6021.00
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 39-6032.00
Provide services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties, such as greeting passengers, explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
Travel Guides 39-6022.00
Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
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