What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver HHA CNA position at Assisting Hands of Merrillville?
Benefits:
- Clients matched by location & preferences
- Paid orientation
- Free online training courses
- Direct deposit
- TapCheck
Caregiver / HHA / CNA / PCA / DSP – In-Home Care (East Chicago, IN & Nearby Areas)
Assisting Hands Home Care – Merrillville, IN
Assisting Hands Home Care Merrillville is now hiring Caregivers, Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Support Professionals (DSP), and Home Care Assistants to provide non-medical in-home care to seniors and adults in Crown Point, IN and surrounding Lake and Porter County communities.
If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping seniors live safely and comfortably at home, we want you on our team.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Flexible scheduling – PRN, Part-Time, and Full-Time positions available
- All shifts available – days, evenings, overnights, weekends
- Paid orientation and ongoing caregiver training
- 24/7 support from a responsive office team
- Work close to home
- One-on-one client care (no facility overload)
- Competitive hourly pay with performance recognition and growth opportunities
Caregiver Job Responsibilities
As a Caregiver / HHA / CNA / PCA / DSP, you will:
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, ambulation, and transfers
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support
- Perform light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and home organization
- Assist with mobility support using walkers, gait belts, or wheelchairs
- Provide medication reminders (non-medical care only)
- Monitor and report changes in client condition
- Use a mobile app for scheduling, clock-in/clock-out, and care documentation
- Follow infection control, safety protocols, and agency policies
- Maintain client confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Caregiver Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2 years of caregiving experience preferred (Caregiver, HHA, CNA, PCA, DSP, or similar role)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Ability to pass a national background check
- CPR certification and TB test (or willingness to obtain before hire)
- Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional attitude
- Comfortable using a smartphone/mobile apps for scheduling and communication
Position Details
- Job Types: PRN, Part-Time, Full-Time
- Schedule: Flexible – days, evenings, overnights, weekends
- Pay Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
- Location: Crown Point, IN and surrounding Lake County & Porter County
- Reports To: Staffing Coordinator
Now Hiring – Apply Today
We are actively reviewing applications daily and scheduling interviews immediately.
Join a top-rated home care agency that values caregivers and supports your growth.
👉 Apply today to start your career in caregiving and home health care
Salary : $14 - $16