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Elara

Experienced Caregiver, Facility Based Care

Arlington Heights - IL

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Role family
Healthcare
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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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.

#ElaraPCS

Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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