Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Mississippi, MS
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $12.11 – $13.32
Average Annual Pay
Range: $25,189 – $27,708
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
$10.81/hr
Range: $10.29 – $11.32
Annual Rate
$22,481
Range: $21,411 – $23,552
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$12.72/hr
Range: $12.11 – $13.32
Annual Rate
$26,448
Range: $25,189 – $27,708
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$14.63/hr
Range: $13.93 – $15.32
Annual Rate
$30,415
Range: $28,967 – $31,864
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
