In-Home Caregiver needed IMMEDIATELY for shifts in FOREST LAKE-COLUMBUS area

FirstLight Home Care of Minneapolis West & South Metro is a growing company with part-time caregiver positions available IMMEDIATELY. Positions can grow into full-time with proven reliability and attendance. Shift preference will be given to employees who have more availability and who complete training and onboarding processes quickly and are ready to work.

Job Title: Caregiver (Home Care)

Job Status: Part-time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Schedule: Part-time, daytime hours, EO weekend, and holidays as needed; more details discussed in interview.

Compensation: $100 HIRING BONUS - $25 will paid will be paid after completing employee orientation and remaining $75 will be paid once you have completed 80 caregiver hours. Starting at $18/hr. Candidates who are highly qualified, experienced, have flexibility in working hours and locations, and demonstrate a pattern of good attendance and reliability are eligible for higher pay. Those with a valid CNA registration with the state of MN start at $20/hr.

Effective Start Date(s): IMMEDIATELY

Job Overview:

FirstLight Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated caregiver to join our team. Our ideal candidate has the necessary qualifications and experience to provide care and support to our clients, who may have difficulty carrying out everyday tasks due to age, disability, or illness. The ideal candidate will play a crucial part in improving the quality of life for our clients and making a positive difference in their lives.

Location:

Blaine, Columbus, and surrounding areas. FLHC is a growing company bringing on new clients regularly, therefore, employees are needed!

Working hours: Based on company and client need, hours vary, employees with more flexibility receive more hours.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary based on company and client needs. Below is a summarized list and does not include ALL responsibilities required.

• Provide one-on-one care in a client's home or place of residence.
• Provide care and assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to:
• Bathing, grooming, dressing
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Assistance with mobility / transfers
• Meal and snack preparation and feeding
• Medication assistance
• Sorting/organizing mail and assisting with bill paying
• Monitor and record the client's physical condition, behavioral changes, and medication use.
• Report changes in the client's condition to the RN and office.
• Perform light household chores such as laundry and housekeeping to keep the client's environment safe and clean. Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to the client.
• Respect the client's rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide transportation to assist with client errands, grocery shopping, and as requested and needed.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CNA Certification (Preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience with memory care (dementia and/or Alzheimer's)
• 1 year of caregiving employment experience
• MUST HAVE: Reliable transportation to and from work
• MUST HAVE: Valid driver's license AND Valid Auto Insurance
• MUST HAVE: Reliable mobile phone with active service (for documentation & communication)
• MUST HAVE experience with Hoyer lifts and other lifts.
• MUST beable and availabletocomplete online (paid) training within 5 days
• MUST Complete: (All items ASAP in order to start position IMMEDIATELY)
• 14 (paid) Hours of online training (completed remotely)
• TB TEST
• Fingerprints (as required based on background check)
• Onsite Orientation

Qualifications/Skills:

• Maintain professional appearance
• Ability to perform BOTH personal care and companion care.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including English fluency and understanding.
• Display a high level of: Dependability, Respectfulness, Empathy, Patience, and Compassion
• Function well in a private home setting or one-on-one with a client in a facility
• A desire to help others
• Commitment to provide quality care

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits and What We Offer:

• Healthy and positive work environment
• 401(k), Dental, Life and Visions insurances
• PTO, Paid Training and Orientation, Referral program
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Our clients' well-being can be impacted if caregivers do not show up for shifts.

If you get this position, do you agree to be reliable and show up for all scheduled shifts except in case of extreme emergency?

• Do you genuinely enjoy helping and caring for others?
• Many of our clients have dogs or cats. Are you willing to work with pets, if so which ones?
• Do you have reliable transportation to and from work? (preferably your own car)
• Are you willing and able to commit to working 12 or more hours per week with us?
• How soon can you start, are you willing to complete 14 hours of online training and attend orientation within 5 days?
• Are you willing and able to commute to a client(s) up to 20 miles from your location?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving or CNA/HHA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• Do you have a Valid Driver's License & Valid Auto Insurance? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20