Care Givers Wanted

Elara Caring; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay options

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Personal Support Specialist to help clients at home, delivering compassionate care and daily living assistance. You’ll support bathing, mobility, meal prep, and companionship in clients’ homes across Maine.

We offer daily pay options, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team, plus benefits and a 401K match. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to client homes + errands.
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Physical mobility support

Experience caregiving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most-At Home

Hourly Pay Range up to: $21/hour

Daily Pay Available | Urgently Hiring

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

• 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, ad vision benefits, plus a 401K match

As a Personal Support Specialist, 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?

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal experience)
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to client homes + errands
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed (up to 50 pounds)

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 [e-mail].

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