Caregiver - Day Shift (CNA, HHA, DSP, Nursing Assistant)

Home Health Care, Inc.; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunflower Communities | Nagel Assisted Living in Waconia, MN is hiring a Full-Time Day Shift Caregiver / CNA to help residents start their day with comfort, respect and care. The role runs 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, every other weekend, with $18.00–$24.00/hour based on experience plus a $1.00/hour weekend differential.

You’ll assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meal prep, and memory-care support, following care plans and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CNA, HHA, DSP, Nursing Assistant, Resident Assistant, or Caregiver is valuable.
• Caregiving skills include assisting with activities of daily living and following care plans.

Responsibilities

• Help residents get out of bed, dress, groom, and prepare for breakfast.
• Move residents safely, assist with mobility and transfers.
• Support residents with memory care needs and daily routines.
• Provide companionship and follow individualized care plans.
• Notify nurse or supervisor of changes in condition or behavior.

Skills

CNA

HHA

DSP

Nursing Assistant

Job description

Caregiver - Day Shift (CNA, HHA, DSP, Nursing Assistant)

Waconia, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

Job Title: Caregiver / CNA – Day Shift | Waconia, MN

Company: Sunflower Communities | Nagel Assisted Living

Schedule: Full-Time | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Every Other Weekend

Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience + $1.00/hour weekend differential

You Can Change the Entire Direction of Someone's Day.

Sometimes it starts with something small.

Knocking before you enter. Helping someone choose what they want to wear. Remembering how they like their coffee. Giving them enough time to get ready without making them feel rushed.

For someone living in Assisted Living or Memory Care, the person helping them start their morning matters.

At Nagel Assisted Living in Waconia, we're hiring a Full-Time Day Shift Caregiver / CNA to help our residents start their days feeling comfortable, respected, confident, and cared for.

Be the Familiar Face at the Start of Their Day

Morning care is some of the most personal care we provide.

You'll help residents get out of bed, get dressed, prepare for breakfast, move safely through their morning routines, and get ready for whatever their day holds.

But how you do those things matters just as much as getting them done.

You'll learn which resident likes to sleep a few extra minutes. Who wants to pick out their own clothes. Who needs a little encouragement in the morning. Who loves conversation and who prefers a quieter start.

That's the difference between completing tasks and actually knowing the person you're caring for.

What You'll Get

$18.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience

Full-Time

Consistent 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM day shift

Every other weekend

Hands-on experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care

Opportunity to grow your caregiving skills

Opportunity to pursue CNA certification

Supportive, family-owned senior living organization

A consistent community where you can build real relationships with residents

What Your Morning Might Look Like

You'll arrive as the community begins waking up.

Throughout your shift, you may:

Help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

Assist with mobility and transfers

Support residents living with memory loss

Help residents prepare for meals and activities

Follow individualized care plans and daily routines

Provide companionship and encouragement

Notice and communicate changes in a resident's condition or behavior

Help maintain a clean, comfortable living environment

Work alongside caregivers and nursing staff to provide dependable care

Some mornings will be busy.

Others will give you more time for conversation.

Either way, you'll be an important part of someone's routine.

You Don't Need Years of Experience to Be Great at This.

Previous experience as a CNA, HHA, DSP, Nursing Assistant, Resident Assistant, or Caregiver is valuable, but experience isn't the only thing that makes someone a great caregiver.

We're also interested in people who are ready to build a career in healthcare and genuinely enjoy working with older adults.

We're looking for someone who is:

Dependable and ready to be there when residents need them

Patient and compassionate

Observant when something doesn't seem quite right

Willing to communicate with nursing staff

A supportive teammate

Interested in learning and developing their caregiving skills

Able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the shift

Caregiving Is Personal Here.

At Nagel Assisted Living, you're not walking into a room with someone you've never met every day.

You'll see many of the same residents.

You'll learn their personalities.

They'll learn yours.

Eventually, you won't just know what someone's care plan says. You'll know the person behind it.

And one morning, you'll walk through the door and hear:

“Oh good, you're here today.”

That's when you realize how much your presence actually matters.

Sunflower Communities is a family-owned senior living organization focused on helping older adults maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life while receiving the support they need.

If you're looking for steady day-shift hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to become an important part of someone's everyday life , we'd love to meet you.