Caregiver in Chesterton IN & Surrounding Areas - Full Time

Assisting Hands•Merrillville, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assisting Hands Home Care – Merrillville is seeking compassionate, reliable caregivers to provide non-medical, in-home care to seniors and adults in Merrillville, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Portage, Hobart, Chesterton, and across Lake & Porter Counties. This is a rewarding career with flexible hours and a supportive, family-style team that truly values compassion and dedication. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, providing companionship, helping with household tasks, offering medication reminders, supporting mobility, observing and reporting changes, and following safety procedures using a mobile app for documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
Must pass a national background check
Current TB test and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
Dependable, compassionate, and professional attitude
Comfortable using a smartphone for scheduling and communication

Nice To Haves

1 year of caregiving experience (home care, assisted living, or facility)

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transfers)
Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support
Help with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
Offer medication reminders (no administration)
Support safe mobility and ambulation (walker, wheelchair, etc.)
Observe and report changes in client condition or behavior
Use our mobile app to clock in/out and document care notes
Follow infection control and safety procedures (CDC-compliant)