Special Care Aide (SCA)

Part-Time | PRN | On-Call role with a pay range of $20.00–$21.00 per hour.

About the role

Every day is different, dispatched to our clients who need it the most. No two days are the same—and that’s what makes this role exciting. Every shift matters. Every client counts. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home—where people feel most comfortable. That’s why our compassionate teams serve over 60,000 patients every day, right where they live. As a Special Care Aide, you’ll play a key role in leading a team of dedicated caregivers, making a real impact on the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Align all actions with Elara Caring’s mission and leadership vision.
• Provide hands-on personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Assist with meal and snack preparation.
• Perform housekeeping such as laundry, cleaning bathrooms, wiping surfaces, and mopping.
• Support clients with errands and essential shopping.
• Observe and report medication compliance or concerns to the supervisor.
• Escort or transport clients to appointments when approved.
• Monitor client condition and report any changes to the plan of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, time sheets, and reports.
• Accept short-term, on-call assignments with flexibility.
• Assist with general branch office duties when not providing direct care.
• Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and commitment to quality care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years providing care to elderly and/or disabled individuals in a home or healthcare setting.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., ability to sit, stand, bend, and move intermittently.
• Capable of working in a mentally demanding, high-stress environment.

Benefits

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• A meaningful opportunity to positively impact lives every day.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Free continuing education opportunities for all team members.
• Clear paths for career growth and advancement.
• 401(K) with employer match.

Pay

$20.00–$21.00 per hour.