Compassionate Caregiver needed in Forest Lake/Columbus area- Part Time- in-home care

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$20

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 : 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 :

Forest Lake, 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 :

Qualifications / Skills :

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 residents 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 :

Salary : $18 - $20