Weekend Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist seniors in their daily lives. This role offers a flexible schedule, paid training, and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment. As part of a leading organization in home care, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve while enjoying perks like cash bonuses and recognition for your hard work. Join a team that values excellence and compassion, and help improve the quality of life for seniors in your community.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Cash bonuses

Opportunities for promotions

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience caring for a senior or adult.
• Completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist seniors with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Skills

Companionship and conversation

Meal preparation

Medication reminders

Good communication skills

Warmth and compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Are you a warm and supportive person experienced in providing care to seniors? Do you like having a flexible schedule, paid training, being recognized and rewarded for a job well done, cash bonuses, and opportunities for promotions, raises, and paid time off? If you answered yes to these questions, Right at Home has a job for you!

We need caregivers to assist seniors and disabled adults in Northwest Indiana with activities of daily living, in their homes or care facilities. Available shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, overnights, and live-ins.

Opportunities available in northwest Indiana include Munster, Valparaiso, Crown Point, Schererville, Dyer, Hammond, Gary, Merrillville, Cedar Lake, Michigan City, and more!

Duties typically include:

• Companionship and conversation
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Dressing and grooming
• Transferring and positioning
• Bathing and showering

Requirements include:

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

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.

About the company

As the industry’s leading trade organization representing home care agencies and their suppliers across the country, The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) strives to provide member agencies with practical resources to enhance operations and margin and improve training and quality within our industry. Our association advocates to help ensure caregivers have safe and secure environments in which to work and the industry continues to innovate care in our communities.