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Careers in Healthcare & Caregiving

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in Healthcare & Caregiving, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

  1. 1
    FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
  2. 2
    Outside FISenior High strand: STEM (for Nursing) or TVL
  3. 3
    FI · Free courseCaregiving Introduction₱0 · start today
  4. 4
    Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: Caregiver Trainee · Care Aide

  1. 1
    FI · Short courseBasic Caregiving Skills24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseBasic First Aid Awareness24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaCaregiving720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: Caregiver · Nursing Aide · Patient Care Assistant

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaNursing Assistant720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · CertificationCertification: Caregiving Skills8 modules + exam · ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaElderly Care720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  4. 4
    Outside FITESDA Caregiving NC II or Health Care Services NC II
  5. 5
    Outside FIFor nurses: BS Nursing + PRC Nurse Licensure Exam (FI review available)

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Senior Caregiver · Care Team Leader · Healthcare Admin Officer

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaHome Health Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaHealthcare Administration Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaSupervisory Skills720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  4. 4

5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: Care Coordinator · Care Facility Supervisor

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaWellness & Community Care720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaTeam Leadership720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    Outside FIClinical leadership roles need a nursing licence

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: Care Home Manager · Healthcare Operations Manager

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaOperations Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaLeadership & Organisational Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

Changing careers into Healthcare & Caregiving

Good for people who have cared for family members, or work in hospitality. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

  1. 1
    FI · Free courseCaregiving Introduction₱0 · start today
  2. 2
    FI · Short courseBasic Caregiving Skills24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseBasic First Aid Awareness24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Professional DiplomaCaregiving720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  5. 5
  6. 6
    Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Home care or caregiver staffing services. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaHome Health Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaElderly Care720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  5. 5
    FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  6. 6
    FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  7. 7
    Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timeHospitals, clinics, care homes and private homes – here and abroad.
Part-timeShift work and part-time home care are common.
RemoteHands-on care is on-site; medical admin and medical VA work can be remote.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

  • Nurse I (government, entry): ₱42,178–₱45,202 (kareera.co)
  • Nurse, private hospitals: ₱18,000–₱50,000+ (kareera.co)

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

Detailed job paths

Caregiver →Nursing Assistant →Nurse →
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