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 home care to seniors and adults in Merrillville, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Portage, Hobart, Chesterton, and across Lake & Porter Counties.
If you’re dependable, compassionate, and looking for a rewarding caregiving job with flexible hours, we want to meet you!
⭐ Why Work With Us
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Flexible schedules — PRN, part-time, full-time
- All shifts available: days, evenings, overnights, weekends
- Work close to home in Lake & Porter Counties
- Competitive hourly pay + bi-weekly direct deposit
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Paid orientation and ongoing training
- Supportive office team available 24/7
- One-on-one home care — meaningful connections with clients
🏡 Caregiver Job Duties
Caregivers will provide:
- Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transfers)
- Companionship and emotional support
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Laundry, bed changes, and home organization
- Medication reminders (no medication administration)
- Mobility and ambulation assistance (walker, wheelchair)
- Observing and reporting changes in condition
- Using a mobile app for clock-in/out and care notes
- Following safety and infection control procedures
✅ Caregiver Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
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Preferred: 1 year of experience (Caregiver, HHA, CNA, PCA, DSP, or facility experience)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Able to pass a national background check
- Current TB test and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
- Dependable, patient, compassionate, and professional
- Comfortable using a smartphone for timekeeping and communication
📅 Position Details
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Job Type: PRN, Part-Time, Full-Time
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Schedule: Flexible — days, evenings, overnights, weekends
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Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
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Service Area: Merrillville and surrounding Lake & Porter County communities
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Reports To: Staffing Coordinator
💬 We’re Hiring Now
We review applications daily and are actively scheduling caregiver interviews.
Join a home care agency that supports your growth and values your dedication.
👉 Apply Today — Start a Rewarding Career in Home Care!
About Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care provides compassionate, dependable in-home care that helps individuals remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity, respect, and personalized support, allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.