Caregiver, Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Elara Capital

. Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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 SupportExperience With Elderly Or Disabled IndividualsStrong Communication SkillsReliable Personal TransportationAbility To Lift Up To 50 Pounds

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Bathing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceDressing AssistanceHygiene AssistanceMeal PreparationHousekeepingLaundryMobility AssistanceErrand RunningTransportation Assistance

Soft Skills

Compassionate PersonalityPatient PersonalityDependable PersonalityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Personal CareCompanionshipEmotional SupportSafe EnvironmentDaily Living Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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 personal transportation to travel to client homes
Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed, up to 50 pounds
Available for day, evening, and weekend shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Grow your schedule and weekly hours based on your availability
Daily pay options
Paid training
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive team environment
Medical and dental benefits
401(k) match