Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Lafayette, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $10.36 – $11.40
Average Annual Pay
Range: $21,549 – $23,704
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
$9.25/hr
Range: $8.81 – $9.69
Annual Rate
$19,232
Range: $18,317 – $20,148
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$10.88/hr
Range: $10.36 – $11.40
Annual Rate
$22,626
Range: $21,549 – $23,704
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$12.51/hr
Range: $11.91 – $13.11
Annual Rate
$26,020
Range: $24,781 – $27,260
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
