Low Risk Growing +17%

Home Health Aide

Home health aides provide personal care and basic health services to patients in their homes.

$33,530
Median Salary
3.2 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

N/A - this absorbs displaced workers

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Major destination for service workers

Expected Competition

Low-Moderate - demand exceeds supply

Your Head Start

Moderate - certification helps advancement

N/A - this absorbs displaced workers workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 2/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend +45% growth expected by 2040

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline N/A - human touch essential

Estimated time until significant automation

AI assists with scheduling only Remote patient monitoring supplements Documentation automation

Why This Job Is At Risk

17% growth projected - fastest growing occupation

718,900 annual openings for next decade

Physical hands-on care cannot be automated

Aging population (85+ tripling by 2060) driving demand

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

25%
Salary Change +45%
Skill Overlap 70%
Time to Transition 12-18 months

Skills to Learn

Medication AdministrationVital SignsPatient Assessment

Registered Nurse

22%
Salary Change +157%
Skill Overlap 55%
Time to Transition 2-4 years

Skills to Learn

Nursing DegreeClinical SkillsCritical Thinking

Medical Assistant

35%
Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap 65%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Clinical ProceduresEHRPatient Scheduling

Recommended Courses

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Certified

Home Health Aide Certification

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Price $200
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CNA Training Program

Community College

Duration 4-12 weeks
Price $500-1,500
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Skills You'll Learn

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Patient Care Technician

NHA

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Price $1,200
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Skills You'll Learn

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