Spanish-Speaking Caregiver (IDOA)

Job Description:

Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA IDOA

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most—At Home

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.

• Hourly pay up to $ 19.75-20.75 /hr
• Daily Pay Available | Urgently Hiring

As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in improving quality of life and bringing comfort, dignity, and support to those who need it most.

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

As a Caregiver, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

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

What is Required?

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.

Minimum 6 months of personal or professional caregiving experience

Dementia care experience required

Ability to provide full hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance

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)

Join a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly make a difference. Apply today and start building a meaningful career with Elara Caring.

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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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