Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Alaska
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.20 – $20.80
Average Annual Pay
Range: $37,856 – $43,264
How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$16.47/hr
Range: $15.47 – $17.68
Annual Rate
$34,269
Range: $32,178 – $36,774
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.38/hr
Range: $18.20 – $20.80
Annual Rate
$40,316
Range: $37,856 – $43,264
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.29/hr
Range: $20.93 – $23.92
Annual Rate
$46,363
Range: $43,534 – $49,754
Home Health and Personal Care Aides job description
Home Health and Personal Care Aides professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
