Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Louisiana, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $10.95 – $12.05
Average Annual Pay
Range: $22,776 – $25,054
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
$9.78/hr
Range: $9.31 – $10.24
Annual Rate
$20,328
Range: $19,360 – $21,296
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$11.50/hr
Range: $10.95 – $12.05
Annual Rate
$23,915
Range: $22,776 – $25,054
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$13.22/hr
Range: $12.59 – $13.86
Annual Rate
$27,502
Range: $26,192 – $28,812
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
