Home Health Aide (Part-Time or Full-Time | Flexible Schedule) - Indianapolis, IN | INDIANA

Home Care Network, Inc•Indianapolis, IN

22d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana (PNS), part of Home Care Network (HCN), is a Medicare-certified, nurse-owned and locally led home care and home health agency serving Medicaid-eligible clients across Indiana. The agency provides family-centered, community-based care to infants, children, adults, and seniors. The Home Health Aide provides personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and is assigned to clients by a Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional. The aide performs services needed to maintain clients’ comfort and safety in their homes. This is a long-term part-time or full-time opportunity serving clients in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis metro area, and surrounding areas. Schedules are primarily weekdays and daytime, with flexible start and end times; additional evening and weekend hours may be available if desired and available. Employees seeking full-time hours may begin with part-time cases while additional client hours are secured, a process estimated at approximately 15–45 days. The agency offers a client-centered culture, quality and compliance support, caregiver and clinician training, and reporting relationships with experienced RN Case Managers. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour, paid weekly on Fridays. Full-time employees working at least 32 hours per week may be eligible for qualifying health, dental, and vision plans. Additional offerings include referral bonuses, incentives and recognition, mileage reimbursement between clients, custom travel-radius planning, vacation coverage accommodations, and support for career growth and school schedules.

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 written skills test and competency evaluation, as well as requirements of contracted agencies served.
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 and 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 commitment to helping others live their best lives.
Desirable personal qualities include reliability, honesty, professionalism, attention to detail in care and documentation, accountability, friendliness, accommodation, respectfulness, and a positive attitude.

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 disabilities (DD) caregiving experience.
Willingness to start with immediate part-time cases and build toward a desired full-time schedule as additional client or case hours become available.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care activities, 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; assistance may include opening a container or pill caddy and handing it to the client, but not administering medication.
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, pertinent observations, and required client-record forms.
Promote client safety by following agency guidelines and infection-control practices and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor or Case Manager.
Use equipment safely, following orientation before use, and notify the supervisor of educational needs.
Communicate with the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports and, as requested, staff meetings and team conferences.
Treat clients and families respectfully and maintain confidentiality.
Accept and fulfill agency assignments, exercising good judgment when accepting assignments.
Participate in required in-service programs and identify learning needs to the agency supervisor.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

Weekly pay on Fridays, including onboarding and training, plus an additional four hours on the first paycheck after successfully completing the first day of work.
Flexible, customizable schedules.
Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so clients receive care while the employee 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, including unlimited referral bonuses subject to the agency’s Referral Bonus 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.
Quality and compliance support and training for caregivers and clinicians.