Caregiver/Home Health Aide 'Weekend shift'

Right at Home Merrillville, IN•Merrillville, IN

About The Position

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Are you a warm and supportive person experienced in providing care to seniors? Do you like having a flexible schedule, paid training, being recognized and rewarded for a job well done, cash bonuses, and opportunities for promotions, raises, and paid time off? If you answered yes to these questions, Right at Home has a job for you! We need caregivers to assist seniors and disabled adults in Northwest Indiana with activities of daily living, in their homes or care facilities. Available shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, overnights, and live-ins. We are specifically looking for caregivers interested and willing to work 12 hours shifts 7am-7pm & overnights 7pm-7am. Must be willing to work every other weekend. Preference will be given to caregivers willing to work both days to help us minimize the number of caregivers in the client's home. This specific opportunity is in Munster, although there are other opportunities available with Right at Home across Lake and Porter counties.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-year experience caring for a senior or adult
Ability to competently perform assigned tasks
Good communication skills
Warmth and compassion for people under your care
Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, TB test, and drug screen
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

No certification required; however, we commensurate pay for licensed CNA, HHA, and DSP certifications and experience
Caregiving experience in a professional setting (agency and/or facility experience)
Previous experience working 12 hour shifts

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.