Are you seeking a job as a home health aide in the Fort Wayne area? Do you want a rewarding career that allows you to help people while also earning competitive income and flexible working schedule? We have the perfect position for you!

HHAs are needed to join the BrightStar Care Set team in Fort Wayne, IN. Our set team is to acknowledge caregivers who are constantly going above and beyond. As a part of the set team you will have one designated on-call day during the week, which will require you to be available from 6am until 11pm, and one on-call weekend per month.

At BrightStar Care, we provide uplifting in-home care for seniors and older adults who require a helping hand, a supporting companion, and day-to-day assistance in their homes. We are delighted to provide you with the opportunity to follow your passion as a home health aide with a schedule on your own terms, and with the support and benefits you deserve.

We value every one of our employees at BrightStar Care and care about their well-being. We strive to give our employees best-in-class benefits and support systems to help them succeed in their position.

Benefits of Working as a Home Health Aide:

• Pay is competitive, starting at $17.00 with a raise after first 90 days! 
• Options for health, dental, and vision insurance are available.
• A flexible schedule to suit your needs
• There are also PRN positions available
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Daily pay option available
• Vacation time with pay
• Reimbursement for travel time
• Free in-house training
• Workplace that is both supportive and rewarding
• Bonuses for employee referrals
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Growing business with room for advancement

We demonstrate our commitment to work-life balance by giving the following benefits to our employees:

• We offer a range of home and facility assignments, procedures, and treatments with flexible work schedules.
• Day, evening and weekend shifts are available..
• In the event of an emergency, we provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal hygiene (Including baths)
• Assisting the client with active and passive mobility exercises as directed by the plan of care, and reporting any changes to nurse case manager.
• Assisting the client with light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to appointments, and companionship.

Requirements:

• A current Indiana HHA license is required.
• GED or high school diploma
• 1 year of experience in home health care
• Current CPR certification
• A physical and a negative tuberculosis skin test within the last 12 months
• A valid driver's license as well as auto insurance and a reliable vehicle are required.
• Comply with HIPPA regulations and safeguard client confidentiality.
• A negative drug test and motor vehicle background screening
• Effective communication including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull are all required. Depending on the client's mobility, several types of help are required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Candidates with experience as a CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or comparable professions are strongly considered.

BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne, IN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:

PPE and Covid testing is provided to all employees.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• HHA (Required)