Personal Care Assistant / In-Home Care - Coon Rapids

Comfort Keepers•Coon Rapids, MN

16h•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 Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. The role involves hands-on personal care and support for clients with complex needs, helping them remain safe, comfortable, independent, and engaged at home. Caregivers work independently in clients’ homes and use an interactive approach that promotes dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life. The position offers set schedules, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. Current and ongoing schedule needs are listed in the posting. CNA or HHA certification is not required, though previous caregiving experience and confidence providing personal care are strongly preferred. Eligible direct-care employees may be able to receive scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program toward approved educational expenses for CNA, LPN, or RN training. Eligibility requires an average of at least 10 hours of direct-care work per week and satisfaction of program requirements; funding is limited and subject to 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 lifts or similar equipment, is strongly preferred.
CNA or HHA certification is not required, but caregiving experience and confidence providing personal care are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including bed-bound personal care.
Assist with mobility and transfers, including use of 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

$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 receive scholarship support for approved CNA, LPN, or RN educational expenses, subject to program requirements and funding availability.