Weekend In-Home Caregiver

Job overview

The Weekend In-Home Caregiver role is onsite in Merrillville, IN, with service areas also listed in Gary, Crown Point, Hobart, Portage, and Hebron, IN. Compensation is $15–$18 per hour. The role provides one-on-one care to older adults in their homes to help them remain safe, comfortable, and independent. The caregiver supports clients with personal care, daily needs, and companionship, following care plans and communicating with the team. The role provides attentive weekend care, including support for seniors with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related conditions.

What you'll do

• Assist seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility
• support meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders
• provide hands-on care for bed-bound seniors, including bathing, repositioning, and hygiene
• care for older adults with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related conditions
• provide companionship and maintain patience and professionalism.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

weekend in-home caregiver

merrillville in

gary in

crown point in

hobart in

portage in

hebron in

right at home

$15–$18/hr

part-time

saturday and sunday

senior care

dementia care

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible scheduling
• opportunities for higher pay on advanced cases
• supportive team and recognition
• paid travel time and mileage between clients
• health benefits
• paid training and ongoing development.

Why this role

Weekend shifts include Saturday and Sunday; schedules may include 12-hour days, overnight, daytime, or evening shifts. One client receives the caregiver’s full attention during visits.

About the employer

Right at Home Merrillville, IN is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.