Caregiver

HomeWell Care Services IN219•Valparaiso, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HomeWell Care Services of NWI is seeking compassionate Caregivers to provide one-on-one, non-medical in-home support to seniors and others who want to age in place. Caregivers help clients with daily living, companionship, and other individualized care while delivering services with empathy, excellence, integrity, dignity, and compassion. Full-time and part-time options are available.

Requirements

No healthcare certification is required.
Daily access to email, the Internet, and a mobile phone.
Proof of a current, negative tuberculosis (TB) test, as required by the State of Indiana.
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting, pushing, and pulling approximately 25 pounds.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Compassion for older adults.
Excellent communication skills.
Maturity, caring demeanor, punctuality, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

CNA or HHA certification, or at least six months of experience caring for geriatric, chronically ill, or disabled persons.
Experience with dementia and Alzheimer's care.

Responsibilities

Provide social companionship.
Assist with daily living tasks, including feeding, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
Provide light housekeeping and cleaning, laundry, and cooking or meal preparation.
Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings.
Offer standby assistance with transfers.
Provide overnight safety assistance.
Provide other care as needed.