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	Home Health Care Workers (Home Health Aides)

	Page Down		Job Description: Home Health Care Workers, also known as Home Health Aides and Home Attendants are employed by private and public health care agencies to provide home care for the aged or disabled. Home health aides assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving about. They also prepare meals, clean rooms, do laundry and change bed linens. Workers provide emotional support and give instructions on self-care. They may also care for children living in the home.

Wages - Statewide:

To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.


	Hourly Average Wages:	$	22,164

	Yearly Average Wages:	$	22,164
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

Job Openings:

An average of 2510 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.

Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014

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	Basic Job Requirements: Interest in and sympathetic attitude toward the care of clients Home health aide certificate issued by the State Department of Health Services Desire to help others Good judgement Tactful Emotional stability Ability to work with others Valid California Driver License Access to an automobile is required Page Down

	Where to get training locally: Community colleges and vocational schools offer specialized training. In order to qualify for a cetificate, applicants must meet the following requirements: undergo a fingerprint criminal background check, and complete 55 supervised clinical training hours and 65 hours of classroom training. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)


	Possible Career Paths: Return to Health Care Job List

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