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Comfort Keepers of St. Cloud, MN • Buffalo, MN

23h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Keepers is hiring an in-home caregiver in the Buffalo area. The role supports clients in remaining safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes. Work includes personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, companionship, mobility and medication assistance, and dementia or Alzheimer’s care. Caregivers communicate with the Client Care Coordinator as needed and electronically document their shifts and the care provided.

The starting wage is $18 per hour, or $20 per hour for Certified Nursing Assistants. Employees become eligible after five months of employment for free CNA classes with Scrubs Academy. Part-time and full-time hours are available depending on availability.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Provide hands-on personal care, including assistance with dressing, grooming, incontinence, and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping, including cleaning bathrooms, living areas, and kitchens; dusting; mopping; changing linens; vacuuming; laundry; and taking out garbage.
• Plan and prepare meals, including cooking and baking.
• Provide conversation and companionship.
• Provide interactive caregiving.
• Assist with mobility, which may include using 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

• Paid time off accrual.
• Weekly paychecks.
• One-on-one care.
• Flexible schedules.
• Schedules can work with school, childcare, and other jobs.
• Free CNA classes with Scrubs Academy after five months of employment, for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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