Your Career as a Caregiver
A Note about COVID-19
Now, more than ever, it’s clear how essential caregivers really are. The people we serve rely on our caregivers, not just for companionship during a time of isolation, but also for assistance with their basic needs. Without dedicated caregivers, many seniors and adults with disabilities would be left with little support. You can make all the difference.
When you become a caregiver, no day will ever be exactly the same as the last. No matter what type of caregiving you provide, you will always have a wide variety of duties and experiences.
And that’s important to us.
Caregivers are the heart of our organization. We know our company couldn’t exist without you, which is why it’s so important to us to keep your passion strong and to ensure your needs are met.
Read more below about the unique positions we offer, along with the training and support we provide to every Right at Home caregiver.
Benefits of a Right at Home Career
- Make a Difference and Improve the Life of Someone in Need
- Flexible Hours
- Opportunities for Advancement and Pay Raises, Bonuses
- Monthly Caregiver Appreciation Program
- Ongoing Paid Training and Continuing Education
- Supportive Management & Office Staff
- We're a Top Rated Senior Home Care Agency!
Caregivers Come From All Walks of Life
Sandra Martinez-Turner, owner of Right at Home Merrillville and Right at Home Valparaiso shares her thoughts on caregivers and their importance to our relationships. Caregivers come from everywhere in the community. Whether you have a little experience, a lot of experience, or virtually no experience, you can make a difference in the lives of others. Our caregivers receive formal training, mentoring, self-help training and resources, hands-on experiences, and numerous appreciation and recognition opportunities. If you are unsure it's right for you, apply today and let's find out!
You Are the Right Fit
We believe that all kinds of people make great caregivers. It doesn’t matter if you have a little experience or a lot: You might already have the skills it takes to benefit a senior or adult with disabilities. Caregiving might be right for you if:
See What Caregivers Are Saying
See What Caregivers Are Saying
See What Caregivers Are Saying
See What Caregivers Are Saying
See What Caregivers Are Saying
Ongoing Training and Education
Orientation and Caregiver‑to‑Client Matching
Right at Home University
Our Promises to Our Caregivers
We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best-in-class training and investing in your professional development.
We promise to coach you to success. We’re always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
Caregiver of the Month
As a reward for earning Caregiver of the Month, each receives a $200 bonus, Right at Home apparel, name engraved on the Caregiver of the Month plaque in our office, and company-wide recognition.
Thank you for being a fantastic caregiver and for providing incredible care!
Caregivers of the Year
Join an Award-Winning Care Team
Our goal at Right at Home Merrillville is to be the best home care company, not the biggest. We are honored to receive the national 2025 Caring Super Star Award for service excellence, as well as the 2025 Best of Home Care® Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice, and Employer of Choice awards. "The Caring Super Star award is especially meaningful because it is based on reviews from our clients and their loved ones, whom we serve daily. We are also extremely proud of the 2025 Best of Home Care® awards, which are based on third-party interviews with clients and caregivers. These awards reflect our unwavering commitment to our clients, caregivers, and care team. Right at Home Merrillville boasts an extraordinary staff of highly-trained, experienced, and compassionate professionals who help our clients every day." — Owner, Right at Home Merrillville
2024 Great Place to Work Certified
Right at Home Merrillville is proud to announce that it has achieved the Great Place to Work® certification. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. Our caregivers and staff are the heart of our business, interacting with our clients and their families every day to make their lives better. In turn, we are very intentional about creating an environment where our teams feel valued and supported for the important work they do.
The Great Place to Work certification process involves a thorough analysis of employee feedback, focusing on various dimensions of workplace trust, including credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. The certification acknowledges companies that don’t just meet, but exceed the criteria in these areas, creating a consistent and overwhelmingly positive employee experience. The high participation rates and outstanding scores from the survey is a reflection Right at Home Merrillville's exceptional workplace culture.
