CaregiversHHA

Right at Home Merrillville, IN; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A home care agency in La Porte, Indiana, is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide essential one-on-one care to seniors. This position involves assisting with daily living activities, companionship, and personal care. Applicants should have a minimum of one year of experience in care, a valid driver's license, and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and flexible scheduling, are offered. Join our mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience caring for a senior or adult.
• Ability to communicate and perform assigned tasks competently.
• Completion of a criminal background check and other standard checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily living activities.
• Help with personal care including meals and grooming.
• Chart concerns and changes to ensure client health.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Light housekeeping

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Overview

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 clients in northwest Indiana. 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. We are hiring for specific cases located in LaPorte/Michigan City area – 20 to 40 hours/week available immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 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 Caregiver of the Month and more
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Health benefits package(s)
• Promotion opportunities
• Unlimited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Companionship: provide conversation, activities, light housekeeping, run errands, and transport/accompany clients to appointments and assist with medication reminders.
• Personal care: prepare meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, encouraging exercises, and grooming.
• Charting and reporting: communicate concerns and changes in condition to the office and care team members to ensure clients are healthy and quality of life is improving.

Caregiver 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.
• Ability to stoop, reach and lift in accordance with personal care situations.
• No certification required; however, we commensurate pay for licensed CNA, HHA, and DSP certifications and experience.

Company Information

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.