Find salary information for any job, employer and location
Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries
in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $13.36 – $14.70
Average Annual Pay
Range: $27,789 – $30,568
Salaries for Home Health and Personal Care Aides near Fort Smith, AR-OK
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$13.53
3.6%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Alaska, AK
$19.85
41.5%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Arizona, AZ
$17.99
28.2%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Arkansas, AR
$13.89
1.0%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
California, CA
$18.26
30.1%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
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
$11.93/hr
Range: $11.36 - $12.49
Annual Rate
$24,801
Range: $23,621 - $25,983
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$14.03/hr
Range: $13.36 - $14.70
Annual Rate
$29,178
Range: $27,789 - $30,568
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$16.13/hr
Range: $15.36 - $16.90
Annual Rate
$33,555
Range: $31,957 - $35,153
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
