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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries
in Lake Charles, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $11.07 – $12.18
Average Annual Pay
Range: $23,026 – $25,328
Salaries for Home Health and Personal Care Aides near Lake Charles
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Alabama, AL
$13.53
16.4%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, LA
Alaska, AK
$19.85
70.8%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, LA
Arizona, AZ
$17.99
54.8%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, LA
Arkansas, AR
$13.89
19.5%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, LA
California, CA
$18.26
57.1%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, 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
$9.88/hr
Range: $9.41 - $10.35
Annual Rate
$20,550
Range: $19,572 - $21,529
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$11.62/hr
Range: $11.07 - $12.18
Annual Rate
$24,177
Range: $23,026 - $25,328
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$13.36/hr
Range: $12.73 - $14.01
Annual Rate
$27,804
Range: $26,480 - $29,127
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
