With the aggravation of the aging population，the demand of the geriatric health service industry in China is increasing. As an important link of the healthcare service industry，elderly care personnel is crucial to secure service quantity and quality，and therefore an important issue to research and address in a China. This report reviews the job requirements，the quantity，the relevant policies，the training methods and the problems of the elderly care personnel. The study found about the insufficient number of professional personnel，the problematic capability of the staff，the lack of certification and examination system and the influence of social factors. The report also puts forward some development suggestions on how to perfect the training system，establishing the system of certification and assessment，promoting the re-employment of the unemployed and increasing the information dissemination and so on.