Direct Support Professional or Personal Care Assistant - Coon Rapids

Comfort Keepers•Coon Rapids, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Keepers is hiring an experienced In-Home Caregiver to provide personalized, non-medical care and support to a client in the Coon Rapids area. The caregiver will provide hands-on personal care and support with advanced care needs while helping clients feel safe and comfortable and maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes. No CNA or HHA certification is required, though caregiving experience and confidence with hands-on personal care are strongly preferred. Openings include one weekly four-hour shift on Tuesdays or Thursdays (a male caregiver is preferred for the Thursday shift, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and a daily shift from 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. There may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts and increase hours. Comfort Keepers describes its interactive caregiving approach as engaging clients in daily routines while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life. Eligible direct-care employees who average at least 10 hours per week and meet program requirements may be able to receive limited scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program for approved educational expenses while pursuing CNA, LPN, or RN training.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance.
Previous experience as a Caregiver, CNA, HHA, PCA, RA, DSP, or in a similar role.
Experience providing dementia care.
Experience with bed-bound personal care.
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
Compassionate, patient, and client-focused.
Comfortable working independently in a client's home.
Comfortable providing care in a home with pets.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical lifts, such as Hoyer lifts or similar equipment, is strongly preferred.
Confidence with hands-on personal care.
Male caregiver preferred for the Thursday shift.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care and hygiene.
Provide personal care for bed-bound clients.
Assist with mobility and transfers.
Use mechanical lifts such as Hoyer lifts.
Prepare meals and support proper nutrition.
Provide medication reminders.
Provide transportation and assistance with errands.
Perform light housekeeping and organization.
Provide companionship and end-of-life support.
Support clients with dementia and memory-related needs.
Engage clients in daily routines while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.

Benefits

Pay of $18–$21 per hour based on certification and experience.
$3 per hour weekend differential.
Next-day pay options.
Consistent set schedule.
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 for approved educational expenses through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program.