Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Mississippi
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $11.35 – $12.75
Average Annual Pay
Range: $23,608 – $26,520
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
$10.23/hr
Range: $9.65 – $10.84
Annual Rate
$21,267
Range: $20,067 – $22,542
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$12.03/hr
Range: $11.35 – $12.75
Annual Rate
$25,020
Range: $23,608 – $26,520
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$13.83/hr
Range: $13.05 – $14.66
Annual Rate
$28,773
Range: $27,149 – $30,498
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
