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Caregiver for Weekend

Part-time

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Merrillville, INPart-time$15–17/hrPosted 4mo agoChecked 2w ago
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At a glance

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

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Caregiver for Weekend. Right at Home is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one care for seniors and adults in Lake and Porter counties, northwest Indiana. Caregivers support clients with daily living activities, aiming to maintain their independence at home. The role involves companionship, personal care, and diligent charting and reporting to ensure client well-being.

Key focus areas include Provide conversation, activities, light housekeeping, run errands, Transport/accompany clients to appointments, and Assist with medication reminders.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Caregiving Experience, Criminal Background Check, and BMV Check. Important skills include Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Running Errands, Transport Clients, Medication Reminders, and Preparing Meals. Preferred (not required): CNA Certification, HHA Certification, and DSP Certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CompanionshipLight HousekeepingRunning ErrandsTransport ClientsMedication RemindersPreparing MealsBathingFeedingToiletingTransferringEncouraging ExercisesGroomingCharting and ReportingCommunicating ConcernsWarmth and CompassionCompetent CommunicationPerforming Assigned TasksCNA CertificationHHA CertificationDSP Certification

Qualifications

1+ Year Experience Caring for Senior or AdultCriminal Background CheckBMV CheckTB TestDrug ScreenValid Driver's LicenseCurrent Auto InsuranceReliable TransportationAnnual Training RequirementCPR/First Aid Certificate

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance

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.

Work every weekend or every-other weekend...We have opportunities that can fit your situation!

Caregiver Shifts Available: Mornings, Days Evenings, Nights and Overnights (On the weekend)

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) 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 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

  • Annual training requirement and active CPR/First Aid certificate required for all employees The Following Skills and Qualifications are Preferred, but not Required:

  • NO certification required; however, we commensurate pay for licensed CNA, HHA, and DSP 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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