Special Care Aide, Personal Care

Special Care Aide Sca

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Jackson, MI | PRN | Flexible Schedule

Pay: $16.00-$18.00

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at homewhere people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams serve more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them remain safe, independent, and cared for in the place they call home.

As a Special Care Aide (SCA), you'll play a unique and critical role on our team. You'll be the first face many new clients see when they begin services with Elara Caring, helping create a positive experience from day one. Serve as a key connection between clients and the branch team, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and a seamless care experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced caregivers who enjoy variety, flexibility, travel, and the chance to broaden their skills while building a path toward leadership opportunities within Personal Care Services.

Many of our leaders started as caregivers.

As a Special Care Aide, you'll gain valuable experience across multiple clients, situations, and service needs while working closely with branch leadership. This role provides a unique opportunity to expand your skills, demonstrate leadership potential, and prepare for future advancement opportunities within Elara Caring.

Flexible work available now

Paid mileage and travel time between client visits

Clear pathways for career growth and advancement

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Meaningful work that impacts lives every day

Competitive compensation

Free continuing education opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Supporting new client admissions and Start of Care visits

Providing personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene

Preparing meals and assisting with daily living activities

Performing housekeeping and household support

Assisting with errands and transportation when appropriate

Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition

Maintaining accurate documentation and visit records

Providing coverage for open shifts, call-offs, and urgent staffing needs

Traveling throughout the assigned service area to support clients

Promoting Elara Caring's mission and commitment to quality care

High School Diploma or GED, where required by state regulations

Minimum six (6) months of experience caring for elderly or disabled individuals

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Homemaker, CNA, MA, or similar certification where required

Basic technology skills and comfort using mobile devices, apps, and electronic documentation systems

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach

Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments

Reliable personal transportation, current registration, and auto insurance

Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area

Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform physical caregiving duties

If you're looking for a caregiving role that offers flexibility, variety, paid travel, professional growth, and the opportunity to make an impact across your community, the Special Care Aide role may be the perfect fit.

Join Elara Caring and grow your career while helping others live safely and comfortably at home.

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.

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.