Job description
Home Care Aide / Caregiver Geneva, IN, 46740 (clients' homes) | Reports to: Director of Operation / Manager | W-2 employee, non-exempt, at-will
About the Role TruCaring is a licensed indiana home care /IDD agency. What makes this role different from other caregiver jobs: you work under a Registered Nurse. An nurse builds every client's care plan, reviews it with you on a set schedule, and is the person you call when something changes. You are never left to figure out a client alone. What You'll Do
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene
Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation as appropriate
Provide companionship and emotional support
Assist with meal preparation and feeding, as appropriate
Perform light housekeeping related to the client's care and living area
Assist with laundry and changing bed linens
Provide medication reminders, when permitted by applicable regulations and the client's care plan
Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and other activities when assigned
Observe and report changes in the client's condition, behavior, or environment to the appropriate supervisor
Follow the client's individualized care plan and agency policies
Maintain client privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Complete required documentation accurately and on time
Maintain a safe and clean environment for the client
Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and members of the care team
Follow all applicable state regulations, safety requirements, and company policies
What You'll Never Be Asked to Do Wound care, injections, tube feeding, catheter care, or any task requiring a license. If a client or family asks, you decline, report it to the DON the same day, and the RN evaluates whether the client needs a skilled visit added. This boundary protects you and the client. It is agency policy, not a suggestion. You will also never be asked to handle a client's money, sign anything on their behalf, witness a will or power of attorney, or accept a gift, tip, or loan from a family. Qualifications
Previous caregiving, home care, personal care, or related experience preferred
Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required based on assignment
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and care team members
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Reliable transportation to and from client assignments
Ability to pass required background checks and employment screening
Ability to provide required employment documentation
Must demonstrate professionalism, compassion, patience, and reliability
Requirements
18 years or older with authorization to work in the U.S.
DOJ Live Scan background clearance, initiated and paid for by the agency. You cannot work a solo shift until it comes back.
TB screening.
Five hours of entry-level training before your first solo shift — 2 hours orientation plus 3 hours safety and infection control — provided by the agency at no cost, plus 5 hours of paid annual training every year including the dementia-care module.
Reliable transportation; valid IN driver's license and insurance if transporting clients.
CNA or HHA certificate is a plus, not a requirement. We train.
Physically able to assist with transfers safely, stand and walk for extended periods, and lift or support up to 50 pounds with proper technique.