Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

Elara Caring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily pay options

Paid training

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Caregiver Personal Care Aide (PCA) to support clients in their homes in Chicago, IL. The role centers on compassionate, dignified in-home care, including personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and companionship.

Hourly pay up to $19.00–$21.50 with daily pay options. Includes paid training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team that makes a real difference daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal).
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to client homes.
• 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

Patient

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most—At Home

Hourly Pay up to $19.00–$21.50/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.

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, ad vision benefits, plus a 401K match
  

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?

• 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 peresonal 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.

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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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