Caregiver/PCA

Right at Home Merrillville, IN; Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid training

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading home care agency in Lowell, IN is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide essential home care services. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and personal care for seniors. No specific certification is required, though pay compensation is available for licensed CNAs and HHAs. The role offers flexible scheduling and benefits including paid training and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience caring for a senior or adult.
• Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily living activities.
• Help with personal care including meals, bathing, and grooming.
• Communicate concerns and changes in condition to the care team.

Skills

Compassion for clients

Effective communication

Ability to perform assigned tasks

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life within the safety of their home providing special one-on-one care? Are you a warm and supportive person experienced in providing care to seniors or adults? If you answer yes, Right at Home is hiring caregivers immediately to care for in Lowell/Cedar Lake, IN. Caregivers are essential service providers who support and assist their clients with daily living activities. Our main goal as an agency is to keep them independent, at home, and out of the high-risk nursing facilities. This position is not a PRN role, part time or full time only.

Caregiver Shifts Available: Mornings, Days, Evenings, Nights and Overnights

Caregiver Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Annual Pay Increases
• Opportunities to increase hourly wage when accepting emergency shifts
• Paid on the job training, in-services, and online.
• Employee recognition and bonuses including TM of the Month and more
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Promotion opportunities
• Unlimited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Healthcare benefits

Caregiver 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 is important to ensure clients are remaining healthy and quality of life is improving, while giving loved one’s piece of mind.

Caregiver Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months 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

Preferred Qualifications

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