Caregiver

Right at Home Merrillville, IN; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement

Paid training and development

Wellness resources

Annual pay increases

PPE provided

Mileage reimbursement

Paid on the job training

Job summary

A caregiving agency is looking for compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one assistance to clients in their homes in Valparaiso, IN. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, and ensuring quality of life. No certification is required, but pay is commensurate for certified caregivers. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience, valid driver's licenses, and be available for flexible shifts throughout the week. Join our dedicated team and make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience caring for a senior or adult.
• Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist clients with activities.
• Deliver personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Communicate concerns and changes in condition to the care team.

Skills

Compassion for people under care

Effective communication

Personal care assistance

Medication reminders

Transportation

Education

1+ year caregiver experience

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life within in the safety of their home providing special one-on-one care? Right at Home is hiring caregivers to care for clients within Lake and Porter counties in northwest Indiana. Caregivers are essential service providers who support and assist their clients with activities of daily living. Our main goal as an agency is to keep them independent, at home, and out of the high-risk nursing facilities.

Looking for caregivers interested and available for two or more shifts/week. Preferably those caregivers able and willing to work in Valparaiso, IN, from 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday–Sunday.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Annual pay increases
• Opportunities to increase hourly wage when accepting emergency shifts
• Promotion opportunities
• Employee recognition and bonuses including Caregiver of the Month and more
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Paid on the job training, in-services, and online
• Unlimited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Responsibilities

• Companionship: provide conversation, activities, light housekeeping, run errands, and transport/accompany clients to appointments and assist with medication reminders.
• Personal Care: provide personal care assistance which could include preparing meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, encouraging exercises, and grooming.
• Charting and Reporting: due diligence communicating concerns and changes in condition to a supportive office and care team members to ensure clients are remaining healthy and quality of life is improving.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-year experience caring for a senior or adult
• Warmth and compassion for people under your care
• Ability to competently communicate and perform assigned tasks
• Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

The Following Skills and Qualifications are Preferred, but not Required:

• NO certification required; however, we commensurate pay for licensed CNA, HHA, and DSP certifications and experience.

Become part of the Right at Home team and join our culture of excellence and live our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.