In Home Caregiver

Caregiver Position

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Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who need care? We are seeking compassionate and friendly individuals to join our team as Caregivers in Rosemount and surrounding areas such as Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, and Eagan. As a Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need.

Are you looking for short shifts when your kids are in school? We're seeking caregivers who are available to work 4 hour-shifts between the hours of 9am and 3 pm. We also are urgently hiring a caregiver for a client in Eagan from 11-3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Comfort Keepers is a well-known, top brand home health agency servicing the Metro Area that provides consistency, a great atmosphere with flexibility for our caregivers! Here at Comfort Keepers self-care is important!

Essential Duties:

• Assist male and female clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals
• Assist with mobility and transfers
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and tidying up living spaces
• Drive clients to appointments or social outings
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed
• Utilize your smart phone to send texts and emails and to download and use apps to view care plans and record tasks and to send texts and emails

Benefits:

• Advance Pay!
• $18.00-$21.00/ hour
• Weekend Pay Differential
• PTO (Full-time & Part-time)
• 401 K
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement when driving a client
• Aflac (Full-time & Part-time)
• 24/7 Support from the Company and Office Team

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U. S.
• Experience as a caregiver for adults or nursing assistance training (or equivalent)
• Have a valid Driver's License and an active Auto Insurance
• Ability to pass background checks, motor vehicle record check, reference checks, and TB screening
• Willing to drive personal vehicle for client transportation with mileage reimbursement
• Willing to do personal cares for both males and females
• Able to lift 25 pounds and transfer clients
• Ability to read, comprehend, and clearly speak English
• Possess and use a smartphone, which includes sending texts and emails, downloading and using Apps, and completing online training
• Able to function in a home setting with minimal direct supervision
• High moral standards of honesty and integrity
• Engage clients in activities of interest
• Follow care plans and accurately document tasks
• If we can't find shifts nearby your home, be willing to drive up to 25 miles to a shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in assisted living, in-home care, long-term care, or nursing home
• Dementia care and medication administration experience
• Skilled in personal cares such as bathing/showering/sponge baths, gait belt/transfers, toileting assistance, dressing/grooming
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and familiarity with client rights and home care practices

Join our team and make a difference in people's lives! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.