Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Gettysburg, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $16.39 – $18.03
Average Annual Pay
Range: $34,091 – $37,500
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
$14.63/hr
Range: $13.93 – $15.33
Annual Rate
$30,427
Range: $28,977 – $31,875
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.21/hr
Range: $16.39 – $18.03
Annual Rate
$35,796
Range: $34,091 – $37,500
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$19.79/hr
Range: $18.85 – $20.73
Annual Rate
$41,165
Range: $39,205 – $43,125
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
