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Caregiver for Seniors

238 E. 90th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410

Job Description

Home Instead | Providing Senior Care in Lake & Porter Counties

Home Instead is seeking compassionate and dependable Caregivers to provide non-medical home care and companion care to older adults.

Our Caregivers help seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while providing peace of mind to their families.

Pay $15.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits
  • Competitive Pay

  • Same-Day Pay Available

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Flexible schedules

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Holiday and overtime opportunities

  • Referral bonus program

  • Retirement plan with employer contributions

  • Dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options

  • Paid orientation and training

  • Free CPR and First Aid certification

  • 24/7 support from our local office team

What You'll Do

As a Home Instead Caregiver, you'll help older adults remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home by providing:

  • Companionship and conversation

  • Meal preparation

  • Light housekeeping

  • Medication reminders

  • Personal care assistance

  • Mobility and transfer support

  • Transportation to appointments and errands

  • Alzheimer's and other Dementia Care

  • Assistance with daily activities

Qualifications
  • Compassionate, dependable individuals

  • Reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and valid driver's license

  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work independently in a client's home

Experience Welcome But Not Required

We encourage applications from:

  • Personal care assistants

  • Experienced caregivers

  • CNAs and CNA students

  • Home health aid (HHA) and hospice professionals

  • Nursing students

  • Healthcare workers seeking supplemental income

  • Retirees

  • Parents seeking flexible schedules

  • Individuals with personal caregiving experience

Flexible Schedules Available

Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN, Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends

We'll work with your availability whenever possible.

Service Area

Including Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Dyer, Munster, Griffith, Highland, Hobart, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Lowell, Cedar Lake, Hebron, and surrounding communities.

Make a Difference Today

At Home Instead, our caregivers are the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for rewarding work with a team that values and supports you, apply today.