Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $13.49 – $14.84
Average Annual Pay
Range: $28,059 – $30,865
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
$12.04/hr
Range: $11.47 – $12.61
Annual Rate
$25,043
Range: $23,850 – $26,235
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$14.16/hr
Range: $13.49 – $14.84
Annual Rate
$29,462
Range: $28,059 – $30,865
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$16.28/hr
Range: $15.51 – $17.07
Annual Rate
$33,881
Range: $32,268 – $35,495
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
