Caregiver or Direct Support Professional - Cambridge Area

Comfort Keepers•Cambridge, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Keepers is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and dependable In-Home Caregiver to provide personalized, non-medical care and support to clients in Cambridge and surrounding communities. The role helps clients with daily needs while promoting safety, comfort, dignity, and independence in their homes. The current opening is every other Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a male client requiring full care, a Hoyer lift, catheter care, and colostomy care. The caregiver must be signed off by a nurse before the shift. Caregivers follow an interactive approach that involves clients in their daily routines whenever possible. Previous caregiving experience is required; certification is not required. The position offers $18–$24 per hour based on certification and experience, plus a $3-per-hour weekend differential. Comfort Keepers supports direct-care employees who wish to develop their skills and pursue healthcare careers. Eligible employees may be able to receive scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program for approved educational expenses while pursuing CNA, LPN, or RN training. Eligibility requires an average of at least 10 hours per week in a direct-care role and meeting program requirements. Funding is limited and awarded based on eligibility, available funds, and approved expenses.

Requirements

Previous caregiving experience is required.
At least 18 years old.
Experience providing in-home or personal care.
Compassionate, dependable, and responsible.
Comfortable providing hands-on care in a client's home.
Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Able to work independently and communicate effectively.
Must be signed off by a nurse before the shift for the current opening.

Nice To Haves

Certification is not required; pay is based in part on certification and experience.
Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, HHA, PCA, RA, or DSS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care.
Support client mobility and transfers.
Prepare meals.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Provide medication reminders.
Assist with transportation and errands.
Perform light housekeeping.
Provide end-of-life care and companionship.
Involve clients in their daily routines whenever possible to promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
Provide full care, including use of a Hoyer lift and catheter and colostomy care, for the client in the current opening.

Benefits

Next-day pay options
Set and consistent schedules
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Simple IRA retirement plan
Referral bonus program
Travel pay between clients
Double-time holiday pay
Paid training and continuing education
Career advancement opportunities
Employee discounts through Perks at Work
Additional benefits and discounts through Corestream
Potential scholarship support for eligible direct-care employees pursuing CNA, LPN, or RN training