In Home Caregiver

Caregiver PositionDo 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 Savage and surrounding areas such as Shakopee, Burnsville, Lakeville, and Prior Lake. As a Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need.We are urgently seeking caregivers in the South Metro for day and evening shifts. Shifts may be 4-8 hours in length. Also, we're seeking caregivers who'd like to work when their children return to school! We're seeking applicants who can work 4 hour-shifts between the hours of 9am and 3 pm.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 toiletingAdminister medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionalsAssist with mobility and transfersProvide companionship and emotional support to clientsAssist with meal preparation and feedingPerform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and tidying up living spacesDrive clients to appointments or social outingsImplement behavior management techniques as neededUtilize 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 emailsBenefits:Advance Pay!$18.00-$21.00/ hourWeekend Pay DifferentialPTO (Full-time & Part-time)401 KFlexible ScheduleMileage Reimbursement when driving a clientAflac (Full-time & Part-time)24/7 Support from the Company and Office TeamQualifications: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 InsuranceAbility to pass background checks, motor vehicle record check, reference checks, and TB screeningWilling to drive personal vehicle for client transportation with mileage reimbursementWilling to do personal cares for both males and femalesAble to lift 25 pounds and transfer clientsAbility to read, comprehend, and clearly speak EnglishPossess and use a smartphone, which includes sending texts and emails, downloading and using Apps, and completing online trainingAble to function in a home setting with minimal direct supervisionHigh moral standards of honesty and integrityEngage clients in activities of interestFollow care plans and accurately document tasksIf we can't find shifts nearby your home, be willing to drive up to 25 miles to a shiftPreferred Qualifications:Experience in assisted living, in-home care, long-term care, or nursing homeDementia care and medication administration experienceSkilled in personal cares such as bathing/showering/sponge baths, gait belt/transfers, toileting assistance, dressing/groomingKnowledge of HIPAA regulations and familiarity with client rights and home care practicesJoin 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.