12-Hour Shift Caregiver

Right at Home Merrillville, IN; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Higher pay on advanced cases

Supportive team environment

Paid travel time & mileage

Health benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Right at Home Merrillville, IN is seeking experienced caregivers to provide one-on-one in-home care with clear care plans and strong communication. You will work to deliver compassionate support, manage daily activities, and help clients maintain dignity and comfort in their own homes.

This role emphasizes flexibility with part-time and full-time options, reliable transportation, and a team that recognizes your dedication and care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of caregiving experience.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Support daily needs: meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
• Provide hands-on care for bed-bound clients, including bathing, repositioning, and hygiene.
• Care for clients with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other conditions.
• Maintain patience and professionalism, even during challenging situations.

Skills

Caregiving

ADL assistance

Dementia care

Geriatric care

Communication

Patient safety

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling (part-time and full-time options)
• Opportunities for higher pay on advanced cases
• Supportive team environment and recognition
• Paid travel time and mileage between client
• Health Benefits
• Paid training and ongoing development

Tired of rushing from client to client and not having time to provide the care you know is right?

At Right at Home, you’ll work one-on-one with clients in their homes — with clear care plans, strong communication, and the support you need to do your best work.

We’re looking for experienced caregivers who want to bring both skill and compassion to their care.

Caregiver Service Areas:

• Merrillville, IN
• Gary, IN
• Crown Point, IN
• Hobart, IN
• Portage, IN
• Hebron, IN

What You’ll Do as a Caregiver

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility
• Support daily needs: meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders
• Provide hands-on care for bed-bound clients, including bathing, repositioning, and hygiene
• Care for clients with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other conditions
• Maintain patience and professionalism, even during challenging situations

Why Caregivers Choose Right at Home

• One patient, your full attention — no rushing between residents, no divided care
• Clear care plans, real communication — you'll always know what's expected, and you'll always be heard
• Consistent, dependable hours — schedules you can actually build a life around
• A team that sees you — your skills, your compassion, and your judgment are respected, not micromanaged

Caregiver Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Daytime and evening shifts

Caregiver Requirements

• 1+ year of caregiving experience
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background checks

If you take pride in helping people feel safe, respected, and cared for — and want the time and support to provide quality caregiving — this is where you can do your best work.