Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $13.96 – $15.36
Average Annual Pay
Range: $29,037 – $31,940
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
$12.46/hr
Range: $11.87 – $13.06
Annual Rate
$25,916
Range: $24,681 – $27,149
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$14.66/hr
Range: $13.96 – $15.36
Annual Rate
$30,489
Range: $29,037 – $31,940
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$16.86/hr
Range: $16.05 – $17.66
Annual Rate
$35,062
Range: $33,393 – $36,731
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
