Home Health and Personal Care Aide

Assists patients in their homes with personal care activities, exercises, ambulation activities, and medication reminders. Performs simple treatments and procedures such as changing dressings. CNA license preferred.

AT A GLANCE

Average Salary:

$12.38 (hourly)
$25,750 (annual)

Education:

Less than 1 year

Projected 2028 Employment:

28,703

Average Annual Job Openings:

3,582

Patient Interaction:

High

Blood Interaction:

Low

Full Career Description

As a Home Health, Personal Care Aide or Direct Support Worker, you would help individuals with disabilities and older adults in their homes and communities by providing crucial assistance with personal care, exercise routines, household tasks, and community engagement. You’ll also help with basic treatment and provide social, emotional, and behavioral support. Support can be provided in different places depending on what the person needs—like in their home, at work, out in the community, or at a day program. Having a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification is not always required, but is a big plus!

Common Job Titles

Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), Direct Support Worker (DSW), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Home Care Aide, Home Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Companion Aide, Home Care Attendant, Private Duty Aide, Caregiver