Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA IDOA

Provides in-home personal care services to older adults in accordance with individualized plans of care and all Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) regulations and requirements. We are seeking caregivers in Riverdale, Dolton, Harvey, Blue Island, Southeast Chicago, Calumet City, Burnham, and Lansing.

Pay

Hourly pay up to $18.75–$19.00/hr. Daily pay available.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Grow your schedule + weekly hours based on your availability
• Competitive pay + daily pay options = work today, get paid tomorrow
• Paid training, career growth + advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on your success
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a 401K match
• Opportunities include contracts with IDOA, MCO, VA

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 to improve quality of life
• Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments (when applicable)
• Promote a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for each client

Requirements

• One of the following: high school diploma/GED, one year of comparable human service experience or dependent-care experience, or current GED enrollment with successful coursework progress
• 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)