In-Home Caregiver | Part-Time to Full-Time | $18–$21/hr

Freedom Home Care•Mankato, MN

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

Freedom Home Care is seeking compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide one-on-one care to clients in their homes throughout Mankato and surrounding communities. We offer a variety of part-time, full-time, and PRN opportunities. We encourage experienced caregivers, CNAs, healthcare students, or individuals with a passion for helping others to apply. We have current openings in Mankato, Elysian, St. Peter, and Nicollet, with various schedules available. If none of the listed schedules work for you, we still encourage you to apply as client needs are constantly changing.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age
Have a valid driver's license
Have their own reliable personal vehicle
Maintain current auto insurance
Meet Freedom Home Care's driving record requirements
Successfully complete a Minnesota DHS background study
Meet required TB screening requirements
Be willing to travel to client homes within our service area, generally up to a 30-mile radius
Be dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts
Be able to meet the physical requirements of assigned client care
A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current auto insurance are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate, patient, and respectful
Dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts
Professional and responsive
Comfortable working independently in a client's home
Comfortable assisting with personal care
Able to follow an individualized care plan
Able to communicate effectively with clients, families, and the Freedom Home Care team
Previous caregiving experience is preferred but not required for all opportunities.
CNA certification is a plus but is not required unless specified for a particular client assignment.
Previous live-in caregiving experience is required for PRN live-in opportunities.

Responsibilities

Personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Mobility, transfers, and ambulation
Meal preparation
Medication reminders
Light housekeeping and laundry
Transportation and errands
Companionship and activities
Dementia and memory-care support
Safety supervision
Completing required care documentation
Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition
Helping clients maintain as much independence as possible

Benefits

$18–$21/hour , based on experience
Premium pay for 2-hour short shifts: $22/hour Monday–Friday and $24/hour Saturday & Sunday
$200 retention bonus after 90 days
$250 employee referral bonus after eligibility requirements are met
Time-and-a-half holiday pay
Part-time, full-time, and PRN opportunities
Simple IRA retirement plan
Health insurance options for eligible employees
Paid annual training
Employee recognition and rewards
Support from our local office, nursing, and care management teams