Health Sciences
       Home Health Aides
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.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
                $14/hour
                Average
            
            
                $27,980/year
                Median
            
        Wage Range
                 $23,090/year
                 Entry
            
            
                 $31,090/year
                 Experienced
            
        Growth Opportunity
                 3151
                 Annual Openings
            
            
                 29% change
                 total jobs from 2020-2030
            
        Education Typically Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
    Work Experience Typically Needed
None 
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