How to become home health aideseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Caregiving Confidence ★★★☆☆

Median annual pay

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National statistics

Top pay (est.)

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Top 10% —

Pay in 5 years

—est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

—est.

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Outlook score

54/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

25%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

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BLS projections

How to become home health aides

Typical education

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BLS

Related experience

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On-the-job training

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A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Home Health Aides

Key skills

Active Listening

3.6

Service Orientation

3.4

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Coordination

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

Persuasion

3.0

Instructing

3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.7

Psychology

5.1

English Language

4.0

Sociology and Anthropology

3.9

Administration and Management

3.7

Administrative

3.6

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Law and Government

3.3

What the work involves

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyHandling and Moving ObjectsAssisting and Caring for OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

85%

None / short demo

1–3 months

1–2 years

Related work experience

6–12 months

28%

None

24%

1–3 months

21%

1–2 years

Up to 1 month

3–6 months

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as home health aides

Career-path guidance is being prepared.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS; Employment Projections); O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.