Experienced Caregiver

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, reposition, and assist residents, including lifting up to 50 pounds
• Reliable transportation to the Arlington Heights area

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Skills

• 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

Pay

• $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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid training and ongoing support

Schedule

Flexible scheduling based on availability and community needs.