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Home Health Aide

Home health aides help older adults and people with disabilities live independently at home. It's meaningful, in-demand work you can start quickly, with a clear path into nursing or caregiving careers.

Median Salary
$35,800/yr
Typical Range
$27,040 – $45,040
Job Outlook
Much faster than average (one of the fastest-growing jobs)

What does a Home Health Aide do?

  • Help clients with bathing, dressing, and meals
  • Assist with light housekeeping and errands
  • Monitor health and report changes to nurses or family
  • Keep clients company and support their daily routine

Education & training

High school diploma or less; short on-the-job training

How to become a Home Health Aide

  1. Finish high school if you can (not always required)
  2. Complete a short training program (often provided by the employer)
  3. Pass any state-required competency check
  4. Apply with home-care agencies and hospices

Skills that help

CompassionPatienceReliabilityPhysical stamina

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer, and experience.

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