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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries
in New Jersey, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.30 – $20.13
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,064 – $41,870
Salaries for Home Health and Personal Care Aides near New Jersey
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$13.53
29.6%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in New Jersey, NJ
Alaska, AK
$19.85
3.3%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in New Jersey, NJ
Arizona, AZ
$17.99
6.4%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in New Jersey, NJ
Arkansas, AR
$13.89
27.7%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in New Jersey, NJ
California, CA
$18.26
5.0%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in New Jersey, NJ
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
$16.34/hr
Range: $15.55 - $17.11
Annual Rate
$33,972
Range: $32,354 - $35,590
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.22/hr
Range: $18.30 - $20.13
Annual Rate
$39,967
Range: $38,064 - $41,870
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.10/hr
Range: $21.04 - $23.15
Annual Rate
$45,962
Range: $43,774 - $48,150
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
