Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.37 – $23.51
Average Annual Pay
Range: $44,450 – $48,895
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
$19.07/hr
Range: $18.16 – $19.98
Annual Rate
$39,671
Range: $37,783 – $41,561
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.44/hr
Range: $21.37 – $23.51
Annual Rate
$46,672
Range: $44,450 – $48,895
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.81/hr
Range: $24.58 – $27.04
Annual Rate
$53,673
Range: $51,117 – $56,229
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
