Experienced Caregiver

Job Description:

Personal Care Aide | $1,300 Sign on Bonus | Facility Based Care

Make a Difference for Seniors Who Need You Most

Elara Caring is hiring Personal Care Aides to support residents at a senior living and memory care community in the Arlington Heights, Illinois area.

This assignment offers the consistency of working at one community-based location while providing compassionate, person-centered care. Specific worksite details will be shared with qualified candidates during the hiring process.

Pay and Benefits

• $18.75–$19.75 for morning shifts

• $19.00–$20.00 for evening shifts.

• $1,300 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements

• Daily pay available

• Paid training and ongoing support

• Flexible scheduling based on availability and community needs

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) match

• Career growth opportunities

​ What You’ll Do

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene

• Support mobility, transfers, positioning, and walking

• Provide meal preparation, reminders, and feeding assistance

• Offer companionship, reassurance, and memory care support

• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a safe environment

• Follow individualized care plans

• Observe and report changes in condition or behavior

• Communicate with Elara Caring staff, community staff, families, nurses, and other care partners

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and observant

• Comfortable supporting seniors, including individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

• Able to work effectively as part of a care team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable transportation to the Arlington Heights area

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, reposition, and assist residents, including lifting up to 50 pounds

• Minimum 6 months of personal or professional caregiving experience

• Dementia care experience required

• Hoyer Lift experience required

• Ability to provide full hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Join a team where your care and dedication can make a meaningful difference.

Apply today to begin a rewarding career with Elara Caring.

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