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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries
in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $17.63 – $19.39
Average Annual Pay
Range: $36,670 – $40,337
Salaries for Home Health and Personal Care Aides near Santa Cruz-Watsonville
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Alabama, AL
$13.53
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Alaska, AK
$19.85
7.2%Higher than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Arizona, AZ
$17.99
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Arkansas, AR
$13.89
25.0%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
California, CA
$18.26
1.4%Lower than Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
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
$15.73/hr
Range: $14.99 - $16.48
Annual Rate
$32,728
Range: $31,170 - $34,286
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.51/hr
Range: $17.63 - $19.39
Annual Rate
$38,504
Range: $36,670 - $40,337
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$21.29/hr
Range: $20.27 - $22.30
Annual Rate
$44,280
Range: $42,171 - $46,388
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
