Home health aides assist patients with everyday life activities such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, cooking, and perhaps even laundry. In some states, HHA’s perform an even wider variety of services. Certification to become an HHA generally includes 75 hours of training and hands-on skills, although some states require up to 120 hours. The average salary for home health aides is currently around $23,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.