Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Columbia, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $17.18 – $18.90
Average Annual Pay
Range: $35,734 – $39,308
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
$15.33/hr
Range: $14.60 – $16.06
Annual Rate
$31,893
Range: $30,374 – $33,412
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.04/hr
Range: $17.18 – $18.90
Annual Rate
$37,521
Range: $35,734 – $39,308
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.75/hr
Range: $19.76 – $21.73
Annual Rate
$43,149
Range: $41,094 – $45,204
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
