Special Care Aide
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
Special Care Aide SCA PRN | Flexible Schedule Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams ...
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
Special Care Aide SCA PRN | Flexible Schedule Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams ...
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
Special Care Aide SCA PRN | Flexible Schedule Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams ...
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
Special Care Aide SCA PRN | Flexible Schedule Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams ...
Windsor Locks, CT · On-site
Special Care Aide SCA PRN | Flexible Schedule Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path. At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. Every day, our teams ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
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Hartford, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
Enfield, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
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Enfield, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
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Hartford, CT · On-site
$16.94/hr
Careers Advancement Job Summary We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a ...
Westfield, MA · On-site
$17 - $18.50/hr
We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with a female patient, following a one-on-one care plan in clients' home, this client is getting discharged from a ...
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Westfield, MA · On-site
$17 - $18.50/hr
We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with a female patient, following a one-on-one care plan in clients' home, this client is getting discharged from a ...
Bloomfield, CT · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Personal Care Aide UniversaCare is hiring Personal Care Aides to do home care visits. About Us- UniversaCare has been working to provide families with exceptional services for over 20 years. Our ...
Bloomfield, CT · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Personal Care Aide UniversaCare is hiring Personal Care Aides to do home care visits. About Us- UniversaCare has been working to provide families with exceptional services for over 20 years. Our ...
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17 - $18.50/hr
We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with a female patient, following a one-on-one care plan in clients' home, this client is getting discharged from a ...
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$17 - $18.50/hr
We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with a female patient, following a one-on-one care plan in clients' home, this client is getting discharged from a ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) At [Company Name], our residents are more than the people we care for, they're part of our extended family. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, safe, and ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) At [Company Name], our residents are more than the people we care for, they're part of our extended family. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, safe, and ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
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$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
$15 - $20.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) [Community Name] - [City, State] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts Available Where Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Company Name], our residents are ...
Ludlow, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Ludlow, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Agawam, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Agawam, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Agawam, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Agawam, MA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care ...
Amherst, MA · On-site
$14.75 - $20/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) At The Arbors, our residents are more than the people we care for, they're part of our extended family. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, safe, and ...
Amherst, MA · On-site
$14.75 - $20/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) At The Arbors, our residents are more than the people we care for, they're part of our extended family. Every day, our team works together to create a warm, safe, and ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) Arbors at Westfield- [Westfield, Ma.] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts AvailableWhere Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Arbors at Westfield], our ...
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) Arbors at Westfield- [Westfield, Ma.] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts AvailableWhere Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Arbors at Westfield], our ...
Westfield, MA · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) Arbors at Westfield- [Westfield, Ma.] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts AvailableWhere Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Arbors at Westfield], our ...
Westfield, MA · On-site
$15.75 - $21.25/hr
Resident Care Aide (RCA) Arbors at Westfield- [Westfield, Ma.] Full-Time / Part-Time | All Shifts AvailableWhere Compassion, Patience, and Excellence Come Together At [Arbors at Westfield], our ...
$8.86 - $9.95
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$14.31 - $15.40
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A care aide provides personal care to clients in a retirement home or homebound patients. In this career, you are called upon to be an assistant for family members that are unable to provide the needed care on their own. You typically work with elderly patients or patients that are dealing with a debilitating disease or injury. Your job duties include assisting patients with basic hygiene, changing the sheets on beds, and emptying out bedpans when necessary. Additional responsibilities depend on whether you work in home health or at an assisted living facility. As a care aide, you are also responsible for taking blood pressure measurements, checking body temperature, and monitoring pulse rates.
| Aspect | Care Aide | Personal Support Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires a Care Aide certificate or equivalent | Often requires a Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma |
| Work Environment | Long-term care facilities, hospitals, home care | Home care, community settings, long-term care |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Healthcare facilities, nursing homes, home care agencies | Home care agencies, healthcare facilities, community services |
| Job Responsibilities | Assisting with daily living, basic medical tasks, mobility support | Personal care, mobility, medication reminders, companionship |
Care Aides and Personal Support Workers often perform similar roles in healthcare and home care settings. While their certifications and job responsibilities overlap significantly, the terminology may vary by region or employer. Both roles focus on assisting clients with daily activities and providing essential support in healthcare environments.

5.5
Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
167th of 239 rated social care providers
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
PRN | Flexible Schedule
Not Just a Caregiver. A Career Path.
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.
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.
Grow Your Career With Us
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.
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, You'll 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 Caring's 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
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
Ready for Something Different?
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.
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 recruiting@elara.com.
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.
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At Elara Caring, we have an 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.
Health care and social assistance
10,000+ Employees
Dallas, TX, US
1994