Caregiver / Home Care Aide – Merrillville & Surrounding Areas

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

💙 Now Hiring Compassionate Caregivers – Merrillville & Surrounding Areas! 💙

Are you a caring, dependable person who wants to make a real difference in someone’s life?
 At Assisting Hands Home Care – Merrillville, we’re 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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with flexible hours and a supportive, family-style team that truly values your compassion and dedication — we’d love to meet you!

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible scheduling — PRN, part-time, or full-time options
  
  
• All shifts available: days, evenings, overnights, weekends
  
  
• Work close to home in Lake & Porter Counties
  
  
• Competitive pay with bi-weekly direct deposit
  
  
• Paid orientation and ongoing training opportunities
  
  
• Supportive, respectful office team available 24/7
  
  
• Meaningful one-on-one care that truly changes lives
  
  

🏡 What You’ll Do

• 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)
  
  

✅ What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED
  
  
• Preferred: 1 year of caregiving experience (home care, assisted living, or facility)
  
  
• 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
  
  

📅 Position Details

• Position Type: PRN, Part-Time, or Full-Time
  
  
• Schedule: Flexible — day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available
  
  
• Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
  
  
• Location: Merrillville, IN & surrounding Lake and Porter County areas
  
  
• Reports To: Staffing Coordinator
  
  

💬 Ready to Make a Difference?

We review applications daily and are actively scheduling interviews this week!
 Join a team that values your hard work, supports your growth, and celebrates the care you provide.

👉 Apply Today — Start Changing Lives, Including Your Own!
Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.

 

Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.

 

According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.”  Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, tr