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About the Role

As a Special Care Aide (SCA), you'll play a unique and critical role on our team, serving as the first face many new clients see and creating a positive experience from day one. You will be 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 broadening their skills while building a path toward leadership opportunities within Personal Care Services.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

PRN
Flexible Schedule

Experience Level

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

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Homemaker, CNA, MA, or similar certification

Benefits

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

About the Company

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home—where 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.
Many of our leaders started as caregivers.

Equal 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 recruiting@elara.com.