Home Care Aide I Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

Home Care Aide I Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Home Care Aide I make in Columbia, SC? The average Home Care Aide I salary in Columbia, SC is $26,889 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25,004 and $29,816. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Home Care Aide I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Home Care Aide I Salary $23,288 Columbia,SC August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Home Care Aide I Salary $25,004 Columbia,SC August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Home Care Aide I Salary $26,889 Columbia,SC August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Home Care Aide I Salary $29,816 Columbia,SC August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Home Care Aide I Salary $32,481 Columbia,SC August 27, 2024
25% $25,004 10% $23,288 90% $32,481 75% $29,816 $26,889 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Home Care Aide I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

2.

Meal Preparation: Meal preparation, sometimes called meal prep, is the process of planning and preparing meals.

3.

Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

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Commitment 3.37%
Meal Preparation 4.62%
Life Insurance 1.91%
Others 90.1%
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Skill Salary Demand
Budgeting
 $30,384
13%
Decision Making
 $30,384
13%
Medication Administration
 $30,115
12%
Communicates Effectively
 $29,846
11%
Customer Service
 $28,233
5%
Problem Solving
 $28,233
5%
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Job Description for Home Care Aide I

Home Care Aide I provides household management activities to enable patients in independence at home. Assists patient with self-administered medications and emotional supports. Being a Home Care Aide I typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. Additionally, Home Care Aide I may require CPR certified. The Home Care Aide I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Home Care Aide I in Columbia, SC
  • Angelic Health Care - Nesmith, SC
    Angelic Health Care is seeking to hire caregivers in and around Nesmith, SC. If interested, please contact our office at 843-667-5100 between 9am-5pm Monda...
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  • Angelic Health Care - Nesmith, SC
    Angelic Health Care is seeking to hire caregivers in and around Nesmith, SC. If interested, please contact our office at 843-667-5100 between 9am-5pm Monda...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Interim HealthCare Staffing - Sullivans Island, SC
    Full Time Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN). Serving Dorchester, Charleston, and Berkeley Counties. Interim Healthcare is seeking a dynamic home health r...
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  • Interim HealthCare Staffing - Isle Of Palms, SC
    Full Time Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN). Serving Dorchester, Charleston, and Berkeley Counties. Interim Healthcare is seeking a dynamic home health r...
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  • Interim HealthCare Staffing - Folly Beach, SC
    Full Time Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN). Serving Dorchester, Charleston, and Berkeley Counties. Interim Healthcare is seeking a dynamic home health r...
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Career Path for Home Care Aide I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Home Care Aide I, the upper level is Home Care Aide II and then progresses to Home Care Aide Coordinator.

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Home Care Aide I Pay Difference by Location

Home Care Aide I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Home Care Aide I, the highest Home Care Aide I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Home Care Aide I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Home Care Aide I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Home Care Aide I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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