Caregiver, Personal Care Aide

Jobtailor; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Terre Haute, IN is seeking caregivers to provide personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, housekeeping, and companionship to elderly or disabled clients. The role emphasizes safety, respect, and improving quality of life through compassionate daily support.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, with current CPR and First Aid certification, and reliable transportation to client homes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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).

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 Assistance

Mobility Support

Meal Preparation

Housekeeping

Laundry Tasks

Errand Assistance

Client Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

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 required
• 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 for clients. Holds essential certifications in CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for elderly or disabled individuals.

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Dependable
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Elderly Care
• Disabled Individuals Support
• Daily Living Activities
• Quality of Life Improvement