Special Care Aide SCA

Job Description:

Special Care Aide - Shawnee/Tecumseh, OK

Pay: $16/hr

PRN - On-Call Assignments as Needed

Alternating Weekends & Holidays

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home-where people feel most comfortable. That's why our compassionate teams serve over 60,000 patients every day, right where they live. As a Special Care Aide, you'll play a key role in leading a team of dedicated caregivers, making a real impact in the lives of our patients.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and help others thrive, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? At Elara Caring, we believe in supporting those who care for others. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, purpose-driven organization committed to making a real difference.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment

• A meaningful opportunity to positively impact lives every day

• Competitive compensation packages

• Free continuing education opportunities for all team members

• Clear paths for career growth and advancement

• 401(K) with employer match

As the Special Care Aide, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Align all actions with Elara Caring's mission and leadership vision.

• Provide hands-on personal care including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing

• Assist with meal and snack preparation

• Perform housekeeping such as laundry, cleaning bathrooms, wiping surfaces, and mopping

• Support clients with errands and essential shopping

• Observe and report medication compliance or concerns to the supervisor

• Escort or transport clients to appointments when approved

• Monitor client condition and report any changes to the plan of care

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, timesheets, and reports

• Accept short-term, on-call assignments with flexibility

• Assist with general branch office duties when not providing direct care

• Promote Elara Caring's mission, values, and commitment to quality care

What is Required?

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 2 years providing care to elderly and/or disabled individuals in a home or healthcare setting

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused

• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor

• Organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Reliable transportation required

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs, ability to sit, stand, bend, and move intermittently

• Capable of working in a mentally demanding, high-stress environment

You will report to the Care Team Supervisor/Field Supervisor/Branch Manager.

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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.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

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.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Click below for a glimpse into the day in the life of an Elara Caregiver!