💙 Caregiver / Home Care Assistant – Valparaiso, IN

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Clients matched by location & preferences
• Paid orientation
• Free online training courses
• Direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement

 Are you the kind of person who loves helping others feel comfortable and cared for? We’re looking for dependable, compassionate caregivers to join our Assisting Hands Home Care team in Valparaiso, IN. 

If you have a heart for service and want to be part of a supportive, respectful team that values your time and care — we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Assisting Hands?

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Office staff available 24/7 for support
• Meaningful one-on-one client care

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, ambulation, and transfers per the individualized plan of care
• Monitor client’s condition and report changes promptly
• Meal preparation and nutrition support
• Light housekeeping related to client care
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Support use of mobility devices (wheelchair, walker)
• Provide medication reminders (no administration)
• Maintain accurate records of services provided using our mobile app
• Follow infection control and safety procedures (CDC-compliant handwashing)
• Uphold agency policies, procedures, and professional conduct

Qualifications

•  At least 6 months of professional caregiving experience (non-family care) 
• Reliable transportation to Valparaiso, IN
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass a national background check, have CPR and TB Test

•  Valid photo ID and Social Security card (for employment verification)

• Dependable, compassionate, and professional

👉 Apply today to join the Assisting Hands team where caregivers are valued, supported, and recognized for their impact!

Job Details:

Position Type: PRN

• Schedule: Flexible; all shifts available dependent on assignment (days, evenings, overnights, weekends)
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Location: Valparaiso IN

• Reports To: Staffing Coordinator/Agency Manager

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.

Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.

According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.”  Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.

According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L.  She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”

Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.

“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.”  Kelsey L.

“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.

Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.