Caregiver

Comfort Keepers #581 • Brainerd, MN

18h • $18 - $20

About The Position

Comfort Keepers is hiring in-home caregivers in the Brainerd area. Caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. The starting wage is $18 per hour, or $20 per hour for Certified Nursing Assistants. Employees may be eligible for free CNA classes through Scrubs Academy after five months of employment. Part-time and full-time hours are available depending on availability.

Requirements

• Experience in a caregiving role.
• Availability every other weekend and on holidays.
• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable personal transportation, a clean driving record, and at least three years of driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; must be comfortable driving.
• Clearance of DHS and driving-record background checks.
• Customer service excellence and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, incontinence care, and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping, such as cleaning bathrooms, living areas, and kitchens; dusting; mopping; changing linens; vacuuming; doing laundry; and taking out garbage.
• Plan and prepare meals, including cooking and baking.
• Provide conversation and companionship.
• Provide Interactive Caregiving.
• Assist with mobility, including the use of transfer tools or equipment.
• Assist with medication.
• Provide dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
• Communicate with the Client Care Coordinator as needed.
• Complete proper electronic documentation of shifts and care provided.

Benefits

• PTO accrual
• Weekly paychecks
• One-on-one care
• Flexible schedules that can work with school schedules, childcare, and other jobs
• Eligible after five months of employment for free CNA classes through Scrubs Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED