Caregiver / Home Health Aide

Right at Home Merrillville, IN
Portage, IN, US
Full-time

Job Description

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 someones life within the safety of their home by 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.

We are growing and hiring for a Caregiver / Home Health Aide in Portage and several different cases near Chesterton and Valparaiso.

We have availability for day shifts and afternoon / evening shifts.

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 Caregiver 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 ones 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
  • Ability to stoop, reach, and lift in accordance with personal care situations

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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