Caregiver, PCA

Elara Caring; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay options

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Make a real difference every day

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Caregiver Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide in-home care, aiding clients with daily activities, personal care, meals, and mobility. You will work within a supportive team to enhance quality of life and dignity for clients at home.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and excellent communication, with training provided and opportunities for growth. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany a flexible schedule and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to first client contact.
• Experience caring for elderly or disabled individuals preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes.
• Ability to lift, stand, and assist clients 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 personality

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most—At Home

Hourly Pay Range: $15.50-$16.50/hour. 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.

• 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, vision benefits, plus a 401K match

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

What is Required?

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required prior to first client contact
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal experience)
• 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)

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

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