Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.62 – $20.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,730 – $42,603
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
$16.62/hr
Range: $15.83 – $17.41
Annual Rate
$34,566
Range: $32,921 – $36,213
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.55/hr
Range: $18.62 – $20.48
Annual Rate
$40,666
Range: $38,730 – $42,603
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.48/hr
Range: $21.41 – $23.55
Annual Rate
$46,766
Range: $44,540 – $48,993
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
