Home Health Aide (Part-Time or Full-Time | Flexible Schedule)

Home Care Network•Indianapolis, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana, part of Home Care Network, is seeking 2–3 Home Health Aides to provide in-home personal care and support to clients in and around Indianapolis, Indiana. The agency serves infants, children, adults, and seniors, and describes itself as Medicare-certified, nurse-owned, and locally led. Aides provide services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and are assigned to specific clients by a Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional, helping maintain clients’ comfort and safety at home. The role is available part-time or full-time, with 20–40 weekday hours per week and flexible daytime start and end times. Additional evening and weekend hours may be available if desired. Candidates seeking full-time hours may begin with part-time cases while additional client or case hours are secured, estimated at approximately 15–45 days. The agency offers caregiver training and compliance support, RN Case Manager reporting, custom travel radii, mileage reimbursement between multiple clients, and vacation coverage accommodations for scheduled time away. Home Health Aides perform personal care, household tasks related to home health care, and other basic Activities of Daily Living. They assist clients with medications only under Registered Nurse direction and supervision, without administering medication. Aides also monitor and report changes in client condition, document care and observations, follow infection-control and safety practices, communicate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain confidentiality, and participate in required in-service programs. Pay is $16–$18 per hour, paid weekly on Fridays. Pay may depend on experience, specializations, credentials, availability, service geography, employment history and references, and overall fit. Full-time employees working 32 or more hours per week may be eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision plans. All employees may be eligible for referral bonuses, incentives, recognition, and growth support, subject to the company’s applicable criteria.

Requirements

Must be listed and in good standing on the Indiana State Aide Registry.
Must meet Indiana training and/or certification requirements, including successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation, as well as applicable contracted-agency specifications.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Consent to and ability to pass a background check.
Current driver’s license or valid state ID and reliable transportation.
Willingness to regularly perform light housekeeping, meal preparation or feeding, laundry, and other basic Activities of Daily Living.
Ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
Good written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal communication.
Compassion and a passion for helping others live their best lives.
Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, stopping, and bending; infrequent squatting, kneeling, and balancing; and handling the listed push, carry, and lift weights.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience and/or credentials such as CHHA, CNA, or STNA.
At least one year of paid experience, or commitment to building a caregiver career with the agency.
Developmental disability (DD) caregiving experience.
Willingness to begin with immediate part-time cases and build toward a desired full-time schedule while additional client or case hours are secured.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including bathing, shampooing, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and dressing.
Perform household services essential to care at home, including meal preparation and feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
Assist clients with taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse; do not administer medications.
Follow infection-control policies, including proper handwashing techniques.
Report observed or reported changes in a client’s condition or needs to the Registered Nurse.
Document care provided and complete required client records and forms, including pertinent observations.
Promote client safety by following agency guidelines, observing infection-control practices, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor or Case Manager.
Use equipment safely and do not use equipment until orientation has been provided.
Notify the supervisor of educational needs and identify learning needs.
Communicate with interdisciplinary team members through verbal reports and, as requested, staff meetings and team conferences.
Treat patients and families respectfully and maintain confidentiality.
Accept and fulfill agency assignments, using good judgment when accepting assignments.
Participate in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays.
An additional four hours on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work, including onboarding and training.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so clients receive care while the aide is away.
Custom travel radius for each employee.
Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients.
Qualifying health, dental, and vision coverage plans for eligible full-time employees working 32 or more hours per week.
Employee referral bonuses, subject to program criteria.
Monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition.
Growth opportunity support, including pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees.
Schedule accommodations for school or classes.
Training and quality and compliance support for caregivers and clinicians.