Caregiver / Home Care Assistant – Merrillville & Surrounding Areas Merrillville

Caregiver / Home Care Assistant – Merrillville & Surrounding Areas

Full Time • Merrillville
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




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Benefits:

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Mileage/Travel Time Reimbursements
Paid Sick Leave/Paid Time Off
Referral bonus for new Clients & Caregivers
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