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.

Job Description:

Special Care Aide SCA $1300 Sign on Bonus

Hourly Pay: $19/hr

Bergen County New Jersey
Flexible Schedule PRN Urgently Hiring

Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path.

At Elara Caring we believe the best care happens at homewhere people feel most comfortable. Every day our teams serve more than 60000 patients nationwide helping them remain safe independent and cared for in the place they call home.

As a Special Care Aide (SCA) youll play a unique and critical role on our team. Youll be the first face many new clients see when they begin services with Elara Caring helping create a positive experience from day one.

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.

Grow Your Career With Us
Many of our leaders started as caregivers.

As a Special Care Aide youll 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.

What We Offer

• 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
  

As a Special Care Aide Youll Contribute to Our Success By:

• 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 light 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 Carings mission and commitment to quality care
  

What Is Required

• High School Diploma or GED where required by state regulations

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

• NJ Board of Nursing Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) License

• 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

Ready for Something Different

If youre 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.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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

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