Home Health and Personal Care Aides Jobs Pay in Topeka, KS
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $14.61 – $16.07
Average Annual Pay
Range: $30,389 – $33,428
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
$13.04/hr
Range: $12.42 – $13.66
Annual Rate
$27,122
Range: $25,831 – $28,414
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.34/hr
Range: $14.61 – $16.07
Annual Rate
$31,908
Range: $30,389 – $33,428
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$17.64/hr
Range: $16.80 – $18.48
Annual Rate
$36,694
Range: $34,947 – $38,442
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
