Caregiver / CNA

Comfort Keepers group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advance Pay

$18–$21/hour

Weekend Pay Differential: $2.00/hour

PTO (Full-time & Part-time)

401 K

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Aflac

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking compassionate Caregiver/CNA to support clients in Maple Grove and nearby areas such as Osseo and Brooklyn Park. Shifts are 2-10pm on alternating Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with travel to client homes.

As a Caregiver/CNA, you will assist with ADLs, med reminders, mobility, companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments. Documentation via smartphone is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Caregiver/CNA in home care, long-term care, or related settings.
• Ability to pass background checks and have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with mobility and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs as directed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Drive clients to appointments or social outings.
• Follow care plans and document tasks accurately using a smartphone.

Skills

Compassionate care

English communication

Reliable transportation

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who need care? We are seeking compassionate and friendly individuals to join our team as a Caregiver/ CNA in Maple Grove and surrounding areas such as Osseo and Brooklyn Park. As a Caregiver/ CNA, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need.

We are urgently hiring caregivers for a client in Maple Grove from 2-10pm on every other Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Comfort Keepers is a well-known, top brand home health agency servicing the Metro Area that provides consistency, a great atmosphere with flexibility for our caregivers/ CNAs! Here at Comfort Keepers self-care is important!

Essential Duties:

• Assist male and female clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing/showering/sponge baths, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance/ incontinence
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including Hoyer Lift and EasyStand
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Assistwith meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and tidying up living spaces
• Drive clients to appointments or social outings
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed
• Utilizeyour smart phone to send texts and emails and to download and use apps to view care plans and record tasks and to send texts and emails

Benefits:

• Advance Pay!
• 18.00-$21.00/ hour
• Weekend Pay Differential: $2.00/hour
• PTO (Full-time & Part-time)
• 401 K
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement when driving a client
• Aflac (Full-time & Part-time)
• 24/7 Support from the Company and Office Team

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Medication administration experience
• At least 2 years' experience as a Caregiver/ CNA for adults in in-home care, long-term care, assisted living, dementia care, nursing homes and/or hospice performing the full-range of personal caregiving skills including bathing/showering/sponge baths, gait belt and Hoyer Lift transfers, toileting assistance, dressing/grooming, bedbound care, and dementia care
• Valid Driver’s License and active Auto Insurance
• Able to pass a background check
• Willing to drive personal vehicle for client transportation
• Willing to do personal cares for males and females
• Capableoflifting upto 25 pounds
• Ability to read, comprehend and clearly speak English
• Possess and use a smartphone, which includes sending texts and emails, downloading and using Apps, and completing online training
• Able to function in a home setting with minimal direct supervision
• High moral standards of honesty and integrity
• Ability to pass background checks, motor vehicle record check, reference checks, and TB screening
• Engage clients in activities of interest
• Follow care plans and accurately document tasks
• If nearby shifts aren't available, be willing to drive up to 25 miles to a shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Caregiving experience with Hospice clients
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and familiarity with client rights and home care practices

Join our team and make a difference in people's lives!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.