Right at Home Merrillville, IN·Newton County, Indiana
Provide essential one-on-one care and companionship to seniors and adults to help them remain independent at home. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, light housekeeping, and reporting changes in client condition to the care team.
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 clients within Lake and Porter counties 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, 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
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:
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 The Following Skills and Qualifications are Preferred, but not Required:
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.
Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience caring for seniors or adults and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Completion of a background check, drug screen, and TB test is required.
Market context
In Indiana, Home Health Aide roles are commonly driven by ongoing demand for in-home support as patients and families look for care outside facility settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers often want formal HHA training, a high school diploma or GED, a driver’s license, CPR certification, and prior experience; requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification documents and highlight any hands-on caregiving experience in your resume.
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