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Special Care Aide

Elara Caring·Chariton, Iowa

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Special Care Aide

About the role

The Special Care Aide provides essential home care services to patients to help them live independently. They are responsible for delivering quality care while maintaining a compassionate and professional environment.

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

You find helping people rewarding, and we can offer you fulfilling work as you learn the fundamentals of home care. With Elara Caring, Special Care Attendant provide valuable services to our patients – a contribution that is remarkable in our industry. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through embracing your potential as a caregiver. Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is the mission that inspires Elara Caring, and that starts with the right people. Currently, we serve over 65,000 patients nationwide, with constant opportunities to have a significant influence in the lives of our patients and their families. This means you have countless ways to make a difference in your role as a Special Care Attendant by providing quality care. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need caregivers with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? You’ll work in a collaborative environment You’ll be rewarded with a unique opportunity, providing services to our patients that allow them to live independently Outstanding compensation package Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship Opportunities for advancement Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment 401K match and paid time off for full-time staff COVID-19 Prepared What is Required? High School Diploma or GED preferred (based on state requirements) Experience providing care to the elderly and/or disabled in the home or a health care setting preferred. Good communication, compassionate, dependable, organized, and flexible Valid driver’s license and insurance Reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Care Team Supervisor.

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 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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with experience in providing care to the elderly or disabled. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills.

  • high school
  • Dependability
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organization
  • Patient care
  • Home care
  • Elderly care
  • Disability care

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k match

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Chariton, Iowa
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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In Iowa, Special Care Aide opportunities typically reflect ongoing needs among elderly and disabled individuals, with candidates competing on caregiving experience, dependable transportation, communication skills, and a valid driver’s license; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Before applying, confirm travel expectations and required experience, and use this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits— including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching—to save research time.

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