Caregiver, Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Jobtailor; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Durant, OK seeks a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support elderly or disabled clients at home. You will assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, meal prep, housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, delivering respectful, client-centered care.

The role emphasizes safety, empathy, and clear communication, with opportunities to build lasting relationships and make a real difference in daily living activities.

Qualifications

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

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


• 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, including 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. Strong ability to foster a safe and respectful environment while delivering compassionate care to elderly or disabled individuals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Personal Care Support


• Mobility Assistance


• Communication Skills


• Compassionate Care


• High School Diploma or GED

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bathing Assistance


• Grooming Assistance


• Dressing Assistance


• Hygiene Assistance


• Meal Preparation


• Housekeeping


• Laundry Tasks


• Errand Assistance


• Transportation Support


• Lifting Up To 50 Pounds

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Personality


• Patient Attitude


• Dependable Nature


• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Elderly Care


• Disabled Individuals Care


• Daily Living Activities


• Companionship


• Emotional Support