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Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

Part-time

Right at Home Merrillville, IN

Gary, INPart-time$15–17/hrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–17/hr
Location
Gary, IN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Right at Home seeks warm, supportive caregivers to provide one‑on‑one in‑home care for seniors and adults in Lake and Porter counties, assisting with daily living activities, companionship, and health‑related tasks while maintaining independence and quality of life.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Warmth and CompassionCommunication AbilityValid Driver’s LicenseCNA CertificationHHA Certification

Qualifications

Minimum 6 Months Experience Caring for Senior or AdultCompletion of Criminal Background Check, BMV Check, TB Test, and Drug ScreenValid Driver’s License, Current Auto Insurance, Reliable Transportation

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full 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 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

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

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.

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