Healthcare Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Altra Homecare Group provides compassionate, high-quality in-home care to clients across Indiana. Our caregivers are the heart of what we do, and we’re looking for someone who can find and hire great people and make sure they are matched with the right clients at the right times.

This is an in-person position, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at our office.

Position Summary

The Healthcare Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruiting of caregivers and clinical staff, including Home Health Aides (HHAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) as well as managing day-to-day staff scheduling. You will build a reliable talent pipeline, deliver an excellent hiring experience, and ensure every client visit is covered by a qualified, available caregiver.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Manage the full recruiting cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer, and onboarding handoff

• Source candidates through job boards, social media, community partnerships, referrals, nursing schools, and career fairs

• Write and post compelling job ads that attract caregivers and clinicians

• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess skills, experience, and availability

• Verify licenses, certifications, references, and background checks in compliance with state and federal requirements

• Build and maintain a talent pool of active candidates

Scheduling

• Create, manage, and adjust caregiver schedules to match client care plans, service hours, and geographic needs

• Match caregivers to clients based on skills, certifications, availability, location, language, and client preferences

• Fill open shifts quickly, including last-minute call-outs, cancellations, and urgent client requests

• Maintain an on-call or backup caregiver list and communicate shift offers by phone or text

• Confirm shifts with caregivers and clients, and follow up on late arrivals or missed visits

• Use scheduling and EVV (electronic visit verification) software to track visits, hours, and coverage gaps

• Monitor caregiver hours to manage overtime, workload balance, and payroll accuracy

Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure hiring and scheduling practices comply with HIPAA, wage-and-hour rules, and state home care regulations

• Maintain accurate, confidential candidate, employee, and scheduling records

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
  

Preferred

• 2+ years of recruiting or staffing experience, preferably in healthcare, home care, or high-volume hiring

• Experience with scheduling or staffing coordination, ideally in home care or another healthcare setting

• Working knowledge of caregiver and nursing credentials (HHA, CNA, PCA) and licensing requirements

• Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and scheduling software

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and follow-up skills

• Ability to multitask and problem-solve under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic and mission-driven, with respect for the caregiving profession

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time management

• Calm and decisive when handling call-outs and last-minute changes

• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency around client coverage

• Comfortable with phone, text, email, and social media outreach

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $45,00 - $50,000 per year, depending on experience

• Weekly commission

• Performance-based bonuses tied to hires, retention, and shift fill rates

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k)

• Professional development opportunities (Altra promotes from within!)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Altra Homecare Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.