Caregiver / CNA

Caregiver/ CNA OpportunityYou are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.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 a Caregiver/ CNA in Eagan and surrounding areas such as Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, and Burnsville. As a Caregiver/ CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need.We are urgently hiring caregivers for day and evening shifts of varying lengths.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/ CNAs! Here at Comfort Keepers self-care is important!Essential Duties:Assist male and female clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing/showering/sponge baths, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance/ incontinenceAdminister medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionalsAssist with mobility and transfers, including Hoyer Lift and EasyStandProvide 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!$19.00-$21.00/ hour on Monday thru Thursday$20.00-$23.00/ hour on Friday thru SundayWeekend 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 oldMedication administration experienceAt least 2 years' experience as a Caregiver/ CNA for adults in in-home care, long-term care, assisted living, dementia care, nursing homes and/or hospice performing the full-range of personal caregiving skills including bathing/showering/sponge baths, gait belt and Hoyer Lift transfers, toileting assistance, dressing/grooming, bedbound care, and dementia careValid Driver's License and active Auto InsuranceAble to pass a background checkWilling to drive personal vehicle for client transportationWilling to do personal cares for males and femalesCapable of lifting up to 25 poundsAbility 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 integrityAbility to pass background checks, motor vehicle record check, reference checks, and TB screeningEngage clients in activities of interestFollow care plans and accurately document tasksIf nearby shifts aren't available, be willing to drive up to 25 miles to a shiftPreferred Qualifications:Caregiving experience with Hospice clientsKnowledge 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. Comfort Keepers