Caregiver, Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Jobtailor; Brighton (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a compassionate Home Care Aide to support elderly or disabled clients in their homes throughout Missouri. You will provide personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and engaging companionship to help maintain independence and dignity.

The role requires reliable transportation, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior care experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal).
• 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.
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments when applicable.
• Promote a safe, comfortable environment for each client.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Mobility Assistance

Meal Preparation

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

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
• 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
• 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 and mobility for elderly or disabled individuals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering a compassionate and respectful environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Personal Care Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Meal Preparation
• Communication Skills
• Compassionate Care

Hard Skills

• Bathing Assistance
• Grooming Assistance
• Dressing Assistance
• Hygiene Assistance
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Errand Assistance
• Transportation Support

Soft Skills

• Compassion
• Patience
• Dependability

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Elderly Care
• Disabled Care
• Daily Living Activities
• Emotional Support