Personal Care Assistant or Caregiver - Blaine Area
About The Position
Comfort Keepers is hiring an experienced in-home caregiver to provide personalized, non-medical care and support to a client in Blaine, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. The role involves hands-on personal care and assistance with complex care needs while helping clients maintain safety, comfort, dignity, and independence in their homes. A consistent schedule is available, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. CNA or HHA certification is not required, though previous caregiving experience and confidence providing hands-on personal care are strongly preferred. Backup caregivers are needed; dementia-care experience is helpful. Caregivers may support clients with personal care, mobility, meals, medication reminders, transportation, household tasks, companionship, end-of-life support, and dementia-related needs. Comfort Keepers uses an interactive caregiving approach that engages clients in daily routines and promotes dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life. The position offers pay of $18–$21 per hour based on certification and experience, plus a $3-per-hour weekend differential. Eligible direct-care employees may qualify for scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program for approved educational expenses while pursuing CNA, LPN, or RN training. Eligibility includes working an average of at least 10 hours per week in a direct-care role and meeting program requirements; funding is limited and depends on eligibility, available funds, and approved expenses.
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 or similar equipment, is strongly preferred.
- CNA or HHA certification is not required.
- Dementia-care experience is helpful for backup caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care and hygiene, including bed-bound personal care.
- Assist clients 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
- 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
- Potential scholarship support for approved CNA, LPN, or RN educational expenses through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
