Compare Childcare Workers & Home Health Aides District Of Columbia

Comparison Childcare Workers Home Health Aides
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Childcare Workers $35,900
Home Health Aides $34,100

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Childcare Workers
Childcare Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Home Health Aides
Home Health Aides

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Childcare Workers
Childcare Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Home Health Aides
Home Health Aides

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Childcare Workers
Childcare Workers

2 related certifications

Certification for Home Health Aides
Home Health Aides

8 related certifications

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