Personal Care Aide - Merrillville (59131)

Interim HealthCare; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

1:1 Aide-to-client ratios

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Competitive pay: $16-22 per hour

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver in Merrillville, IN for part-time work, offering hourly pay between $19.00 and $22.00. You will help seniors live safely at home, including bathing, dressing, meals, and companionship, with 1:1 client ratios and flexible scheduling.

Benefits include online training, CEUs, and tuition discounts through Rasmussen University, plus a strong support network in a nationwide home-care organization.

Qualifications

• CNA License or HHA Certificate.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation.
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship.
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns.
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communicator

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

CNA License or HHA Certificate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: IN MERRILLVILLE - MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Other, Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, PCA/CNA/HHA

MERRILLVILLE, IN

If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a Personal Care Aide, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.

Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to PCAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!

Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $16-22 per hour depending on placement
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:

• CNA License or HHA Certificate
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• CPR certification
• Valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national