Caregiver PCA HHA

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Assisting Hands Home Care – Merrillville is seeking dependable caregivers to provide non-medical, one-on-one care to seniors and adults in Chesterton and nearby communities, including Porter, Portage, and Valparaiso.

Our caregivers help clients with personal care and daily routines while supporting their comfort, dignity, and independence at home.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible part-time and PRN scheduling based on your availability and client needs

• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend assignments depending on current openings

• Opportunities to work close to home

• Biweekly pay by direct deposit

• Paid orientation and ongoing caregiver training

• Support from a local office team with 24/7 on-call assistance

• One-on-one client care

Responsibilities

Depending on each client’s care plan, you may:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Help with safe transfers, walking, and mobility according to the care plan and your training

• Provide companionship, conversation, and support with daily routines

• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping and laundry

• Provide medication reminders; this position does not include medication administration

• Observe and report changes in client condition, behavior, or safety

• Use our mobile app to clock in and out and complete required care documentation

• Follow client care plans, infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and agency policies

• Maintain client confidentiality and treat clients and their families with respect

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Two years of caregiving experience preferred, including home care, assisted living, or facility experience

• Reliable transportation to assigned shifts

• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

• Ability to complete and pass a national background screening

• Current TB documentation and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them before hire

• Comfortable using a smartphone for scheduling, communication, and documentation

• Dependable attendance, clear communication, and a professional, caring approach

Schedule and Work Location

This is an hourly, non-exempt position providing care in clients’ homes in Chesterton and nearby communities. Available shifts and hours depend on current client needs, your qualifications, and your availability.

How to Apply

Submit your application to learn about available caregiver assignments. We review applications daily and contact qualified applicants to arrange interviews.