Personal Care Aide – Facility-Based Senior Care

Elara Caring • Huntley, IL

3d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Caregiving experience preferred; professional or personal experience may be considered
• High school diploma or GED preferred

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

Benefits

• Pay up to $18 per hour
• $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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED