Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Clients matched by location & preferences
• Paid orientation
• Free online training courses
• Direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Make a meaningful impact. Join a team that truly cares.

Assisting Hands Home Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Caregivers to provide non-medical, one-on-one in-home care to seniors and adults throughout Dyer, IN and surrounding Lake and Porter County communities .

This opportunity may be a great fit for experienced Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, PCAs, DSPs, Home Care Aides, Personal Care Assistants, Direct Support Professionals, Home Care Assistants, and Private Duty Caregivers who are looking for flexible part-time or PRN opportunities.

Why Join Assisting Hands Home Care

• Flexible scheduling
• PRN and part-time opportunities
• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend assignments may be available
• Work opportunities throughout Dyer, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, Portage, Chesterton, Valparaiso, and surrounding communities
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Paid orientation and ongoing caregiver training
• Support from a responsive local office team
• Meaningful one-on-one client care
• Opportunities for additional assignments based on availability, qualifications, and client needs

Responsibilities

Depending on the client’s individualized care plan, responsibilities may include:

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) , including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and transfers
• Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and dishes
• Provide medication reminders within the scope of non-medical home care
• Assist with mobility and ambulation using walkers, wheelchairs, gait belts, or other approved equipment
• Observe and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or needs
• Use our mobile app to clock in and out and complete required care documentation
• Follow individualized care plans, infection-control practices, safety procedures, and agency policies
• Maintain client confidentiality, dignity, and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous caregiving experience in home care, private duty care, assisted living, senior care, direct care, disability support, or a similar setting
• 2+ years of caregiving experience preferred
• Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, HHA, PCA, DSP, Home Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant, Direct Support Professional, or similar caregiving role is welcome
• CNA or HHA certification is not required for all positions
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance when driving is required for an assignment
• Ability to successfully complete a required national background screening
• Current TB documentation and CPR certification , or ability to complete required documentation before assignment
• Comfortable using a smartphone or mobile app for scheduling, communication, and documentation
• Dependable, professional, compassionate, and able to follow an individualized care plan

Position Details

• Pay: $15.00–$18.00 per hour
• Position Type: PRN, Part-time
• Schedules: Days, evenings, overnights, and weekends depending on current client needs
• Primary Service Area: Dyer, IN and surrounding Lake and Porter County communities
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly
• Reports To: Staffing Coordinator

Applicants do not need to be available for every shift or service area. Please provide your current availability and preferred work locations when applying so we can determine whether we have an appropriate client match.

If you have experience as a Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Home Health Aide, HHA, Personal Care Aide, PCA, Direct Support Professional, DSP, Home Care Assistant, Home Care Aide, Senior Caregiver, Private Duty Caregiver, or Companion Caregiver , we encourage you to apply.

Assisting Hands Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.