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How much do bathing assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for bathing assistant in the United States is $17.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Bathing Assistants?

Bathing Assistants are healthcare support professionals who help individuals, often the elderly or those with disabilities, with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and sometimes dressing. They typically work in settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, or clients’ private homes. Their main goal is to ensure clients are safe, comfortable, and maintain their dignity during bathing and related activities. Bathing Assistants also monitor for any health issues, such as skin problems or mobility challenges, and may report these to nursing staff or supervisors.

What are some common challenges Bathing Assistants face when assisting clients, and how can they overcome them?

Bathing Assistants often encounter challenges such as helping clients with limited mobility, ensuring safety to prevent slips or falls, and maintaining clients' dignity and comfort during personal care. To overcome these, Bathing Assistants use proper lifting techniques, adaptive equipment (like shower chairs and grab bars), and clear communication to reassure and involve clients in the process. Building trust and regularly updating their knowledge on best practices in hygiene and patient care also helps create a supportive and safe environment for both clients and staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bathing Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bathing Assistant, you need knowledge of proper hygiene practices, safe lifting techniques, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mobility aids, bathing equipment, and sometimes basic first aid certification is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help build trust and comfort with clients during personal care tasks. These abilities ensure client safety, dignity, and well-being in sensitive care environments.

What is the difference between Bathing Assistant vs Personal Care Aide?

AspectBathing AssistantPersonal Care Aide
CertificationsMay require training or certification in patient care or hygieneOften requires basic training, certification varies by state
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilitiesHome care, nursing facilities, community settings
Job DutiesAssisting with bathing, grooming, hygiene tasksAssisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily living activities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, senior care providersHome health agencies, long-term care facilities

While both roles involve assisting with personal hygiene, Bathing Assistants primarily focus on bathing and grooming in healthcare settings, whereas Personal Care Aides provide broader daily living support, often in home environments. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Certified Nursing Assistant, Homecare Services (CNA I)

AMIVIE

Henrico, NC

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant I

The Certified Nursing Assistant I provides Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) as assigned in an individual's care plan. Care is generally provided in the home, however, transportation, errands, and escort services may also be assigned as designated in an individual's care plan. The CNA I may also provide skilled tasks that requires special training and competencies that a Personal Care Attendant cannot provide.

Responsibilities
  • Comply with all policies and procedures set out by the Quality Home Staffing/Community Based Home Care Employee Manual provided at orientation or any additional materials provided during the term of employment.
  • Position is responsible for providing services as assigned by the RN Field Supervisor in accordance with the individual's approved service plan.
  • The Certified Nursing Assistant I is required to report any deviations in an individual's functional or medical condition to the appropriate agency personnel.
  • Services must be provided during the assigned schedule for each individual.
  • Deviations from the assignment including, but not limited to the following must be reported to the agency:
    • Deviations from the assigned schedule
    • Individual declining specific tasks or requesting unassigned tasks
    • Individual expecting to be unavailable for a shift or multiple shifts.
    • Hospitalizations, Rehab, or Facility placement.
    • Incidents, accidents or other events that are not aligned with the individual's plan of care.
  • The Certified Nursing Assistant I must be able to demonstrate competence with assigned ADLs and IADLs or special tasks and perform these tasks in line with the plan of care.
  • Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
    • Bathing (assist, bed bath, tub bath, shower, sitz)
    • Dressing / Undressing
    • Mouth care
    • Skin care (non-prescription)
    • Hair care
    • Nail care (does not include nail care for clients with Diabetes)
    • Mobility
    • Turn and position
    • Transfer
    • Use of lift
    • Assist with ambulation
    • Range of motion
    • Toileting
    • Bedpan/urinal
    • Bowel/bladder training program
    • Collect specimens
    • Perineal / catheter care
    • Apply/Remove Condom Catheters
    • Eating
    • Meal preparation according to client's dietary needs or restrictions, including forcing fluids and restrictions.
    • Assist, monitor or feed the client, according to level of care.
  • IADLs may include but are not limited to:
    • Cooking
    • Cleaning
    • Shopping
    • Transportation
    • Escort
    • Special Tasks
  • Vital signs
    • Temperature
    • Pulse
    • Respirations
    • Blood Pressure
    • Height and Weight
    • Application of heat/cold
    • Preventative intervention to prevent decubitus ulcers
    • Apply TED hose, as instructed
    • Deep breathing/cough techniques
    • Remove EKG leads
  • Companion or Sitter services, as assigned in the care plan
  • In addition to the above tasks, the CNA I may be required to provide other tasks that are required by client's needs and level of care (proof of competence require prior to services rendered.
Qualifications
  • Proof of current CNA I certification.
  • Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
  • An individual's criminal history check complying with 6.0 Clinical Coverage Policy 3L.
  • Do not have a finding on the North Carolina Health Care Registry in accordance with G.S.131E256
  • Experience in Home and Community Based Services, preferred
  • Current Tb Skin Test
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Proof of current automobile insurance.
  • Can demonstrate competence providing assigned tasks