Home Health Aide
Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is performed under the direction of offsite or intermittent onsite licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, or ambulation. May also help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry depending on the patient's abilities.
At a Glance
Home Health Aide earns an average of $25,475/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.2 years. Top skills: Home Health Care, Valid Driver's License, Personal Care.
$25,475/yr
High school or GED
1.2 years
46
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Home Health Aides
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Home Health Care
Personal Care
Housekeeping
Toileting
Nursing
Developmental Disabilities
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Companionship
Caregiving
Bed-Making
Medication Administration
Medical Monitoring
Meal Planning And Preparation
Cooking
Good Driving Record
Effective Communication
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Planning
Management
Socialization
Customer Service
Operations
Interpersonal Communications
Teaching
Certifications (6)
Valid Driver's License
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Certified Home Health Aide
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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