Caregiver or Direct Support Professional (Otsego Area)

Comfort Keepers•Otsego, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Keepers is hiring In-Home Caregivers to provide personalized, non-medical care and support to seniors and adults in Otsego and surrounding communities. Caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes while building meaningful relationships and gaining hands-on healthcare experience. The role uses an interactive caregiving approach that encourages clients to participate in daily activities to promote dignity, confidence, independence, and quality of life. Training is available for qualified candidates, and the position offers opportunities for continuing education and career development. One current opening is an overnight shift on Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; set schedules and opportunities to pick up additional shifts are available. The home office is in Anoka, Minnesota.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Compassionate, dependable, and responsible.
Comfortable working independently in a client's home.
Willing to learn and grow.
Able to communicate effectively.
Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Previous caregiving or healthcare experience is helpful but not required; training is available for qualified candidates.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, HHA, PCA, RA, DSS, or another healthcare professional.
Interest in pursuing further healthcare training or a career as a CNA, LPN, RN, social worker, or other healthcare professional.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care.
Prepare meals.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Provide medication reminders.
Assist with mobility and transfers.
Perform light housekeeping.
Drive clients to appointments and errands.
Support clients with daily routines and activities.
Encourage clients to participate in daily activities when possible.

Benefits

Pay of $18–$21 per hour based on experience, plus a $3-per-hour weekend differential.
Next-day pay options.
Set schedules available and opportunities to pick up additional shifts.
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.
Eligible direct-care employees may have access to scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program, subject to program requirements and funding availability.