Caregiver, Personal Care Aide

Jobtailor; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking compassionate caregivers in Bloomington, IN to provide in-home personal care services to clients. You will assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation as needed, always prioritizing safety and dignity.

Ideal candidates have HS Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and experience with elderly or disabled individuals. Reliable transportation and strong communication skills are essential; training is provided where

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certification required prior to first client contact.
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal experience).
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance.
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Perform housekeeping, laundry, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to improve quality of life.
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments when applicable.
• Promote a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for each client.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Mobility Assistance

Meal Preparation

Housekeeping

Laundry Tasks

Errand Assistance

Client Transportation

Strong Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance
• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed
• Perform housekeeping, laundry, and household tasks
• Provide companionship and emotional support to improve quality of life
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments when applicable
• Promote a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for each client

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required prior to first client contact
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal experience)
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed (up to 50 pounds)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care support, including assistance with daily living activities, mobility, and emotional support. Holds essential certifications such as CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Personal Care Support
• Experience with Elderly Care
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Personal Care Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Meal Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Laundry Tasks
• Errand Assistance
• Client Transportation

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Personality
• Patient Attitude
• Dependable Nature
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Elderly Care
• Disabled Individuals Care
• Daily Living Activities
• Companionship
• Safe Environment