HOME HEALTH-CARE WORKERS (HOME HEALTH SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS) California Occupational Guide Number 2002-B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Home Attendants or Home Health Aides provide in-home care for elderly or convalescent patients , or people with disabilities. They perform duties such as changing bed linen, preparing meals, assisting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with medications that are self- administered.
COMPENSATION
Salaries differ from one district to another by additional education and licensing, and amount of work or experience. Home Health-Care Workers with no experience may earn an hourly wage from $4.25 to $12.00. With two years of experience they usually earn $4.50 to $13.00, and Home Health-Care Workers with three or more years of experience may make $5.50 to $14.00 per hour.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
-- Interact with different kinds of patients, their families, and other
health professionals
-- Understand human behavior
-- Gain trust of others
-- Base decisions on measurable, verifiable information
-- Knowledge of nutrition
-- Physical ability to lift and move patients
-- Emotional stability and maturity
-- Communication skills
-- Math and English skills
Training/Requirements
-- Home Health Aide Certificate issued by State Department of Health
Services
-- Trained to deal with emotional problems
-- Knowledge of geriatric care
-- Possess a valid California driver's license
-- Sympathetic attitude towards patients
-- May need to be bilingual
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1) 354.377-014 OES (Occupational Employment Survey) System 660110
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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