Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $13.92 – $15.31
Average Annual Pay
Range: $28,954 – $31,849
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
$12.43/hr
Range: $11.83 – $13.01
Annual Rate
$25,841
Range: $24,611 – $27,072
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$14.62/hr
Range: $13.92 – $15.31
Annual Rate
$30,401
Range: $28,954 – $31,849
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$16.81/hr
Range: $16.01 – $17.61
Annual Rate
$34,961
Range: $33,297 – $36,626
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
