Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Baton Rouge, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $11.17 – $12.29
Average Annual Pay
Range: $23,234 – $25,557
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
$9.97/hr
Range: $9.49 – $10.45
Annual Rate
$20,736
Range: $19,749 – $21,723
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$11.73/hr
Range: $11.17 – $12.29
Annual Rate
$24,395
Range: $23,234 – $25,557
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$13.49/hr
Range: $12.85 – $14.13
Annual Rate
$28,054
Range: $26,719 – $29,391
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
