Caregiver, Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Jobtailor; East Fredricktown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to support elderly or disabled clients in their homes. You will assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, meals, and daily living activities, promoting safety and comfort.

Strong communication, reliability, and a compassionate, patient demeanor are essential. We require at least six months of caregiving experience, a High School Diploma or GED preferred, and dependable transportation to reach client homes.

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.

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, and respectful environment.

Skills

Bathing Assistance

Grooming Assistance

Dressing Assistance

Hygiene Assistance

Housekeeping

Laundry

Errand Running

Transportation Assistance

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

• At least six months of experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals, professional or personal experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 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 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
• Experience with Elderly Care

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Compassionate
• Patient
• Dependable

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

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