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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries
in Lafayette, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $10.36 – $11.40
Average Annual Pay
Range: $21,549 – $23,704
Salaries for Home Health and Personal Care Aides near Lafayette
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$13.53
24.4%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, LA
Alaska, AK
$19.85
82.4%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, LA
Arizona, AZ
$17.99
65.3%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, LA
Arkansas, AR
$13.89
27.7%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, LA
California, CA
$18.26
67.8%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, LA
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
