Personal Care Aide - Willing to Train- Medford

Elara; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly or daily pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

56 hours of PTO

Evening shift premium

Union DC-37 support

Paid travel time between clients

Paid orientation

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Room to grow within the company

Job summary

Elara Caring invites motivated individuals to join an on-site two-week certification journey toward becoming a Certified Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide. Trainees will prepare to provide in-home care to seniors, with a starting pay of $19.10 per hour and flexible pay options after joining the team.

Upon completion, you’ll be fully equipped to deliver compassionate, quality care in clients' homes, with onboarding support, benefits, and room to grow within Elara Caring.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and improving quality of life.
• Reliable transportation to client sites.
• Ability to lift and be on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Provide compassionate care to seniors in home settings.
• Complete on-site certification to become a Certified Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.

Skills

Caregiving

Compassion

Physical stamina

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within!

On-Site Certification Journey to Become Personal Care Aide PCA

Date: 11/9/2026 - 11/12/2026

$19.10 per hour

We love people who care for people. Elara Caring is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team by embarking on a two-week, hands-on certification experience to become Certified Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides. After completing this program, you’ll be fully equipped to provide compassionate care to seniors in the comfort of their own homes!

What’s Required?

• A passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives by assisting with tasks like bathing, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Reliable transportation to perform your responsibilities.
• Ability to handle occasional heavy lifting and work on your feet for extended periods.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

Once certified and a part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive, team-focused environment where your efforts are valued.
• A competitive compensation package tailored to your experience.
• Your choice of weekly or daily pay options.
• Bilingual opportunities we love diversity!
• Flexible schedules that fit your life.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and room to grow within the company.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Exclusive special employee perks we go the extra mile for our team!

Additional Benefits Include:

• Membership with local Union DC-37 for added support.
• Paid travel time between clients.
• Paid orientation to get you started on the right foot.
• 56 hours of PTO for you to recharge.
• Higher pay for evening shifts!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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

EVerify

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