Direct Support Professional or Personal Care Assistant - Coon Rapids

Now Hiring: Experienced In-Home Caregiver – Coon Rapids, MN

Pay: $18–$21/hour based on certification and experience + $3/hour Weekend Differential

Location: Coon Rapids, MN & Surrounding Areas

Make a Difference Through Quality Care

Comfort Keepers is hiring a compassionate, dependable, and experienced In-Home Caregiver to provide personalized care and support to a client in the Coon Rapids area.

Looking for a steady schedule with the flexibility to pick up extra shifts and increase your hours? This opportunity may be a great match! You'll provide hands-on personal care, assist with more advanced care needs, and help ensure clients feel safe, comfortable, and supported while maintaining their dignity and independence in the comfort of their own homes.

No CNA or HHA certification is required. However, prior caregiving experience and confidence with hands-on personal care are strongly preferred.

Current Openings

• Once a week, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4 hours; male caregiver preferred
• Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Seven days a week, 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Benefits & Perks

• $18–$21/hour based on certification and experience
• $3/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

Responsibilities

As an In-Home Caregiver, you'll provide non-medical care and support tailored to the client's needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene
• Providing bed-bound personal care
• Assisting with mobility and transfers
• Using mechanical lifts such as Hoyer lifts
• Preparing meals and supporting proper nutrition
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation and assistance with errands
• Performing light housekeeping and organization
• Providing companionship and end-of-life support
• Supporting clients with dementia and memory-related needs

Our interactive caregiving approach focuses on engaging clients in their daily routines while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for an experienced caregiver who meets the following 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 similar role
• Experience providing dementia care
• Experience with bed-bound personal care
• Experience with mechanical lifts, such as Hoyer or similar equipment, strongly preferred
• Comfortable providing care in a home with pets
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Compassionate, patient, and client-focused
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home

Education & Career Advancement

Comfort Keepers supports caregivers who want to continue developing their skills and advance their careers in healthcare.

Eligible direct-care employees may have access to scholarship support through the Minnesota Department of Health HCBS Employee Scholarship Program .

Qualified team members may receive assistance with approved educational expenses while pursuing CNA, LPN, or RN training , helping support career advancement in home and community-based care.

To be eligible, employees must work in a direct-care role for an average of at least 10 hours per week and meet program requirements. Scholarship funding is limited and awarded based on eligibility, available funds, and approved educational expenses.

If you're interested in continuing your healthcare education, apply today and ask about this opportunity.

Why Join Comfort Keepers?

At Comfort Keepers, we value caregivers who bring compassion, reliability, and professionalism to their work. You'll receive support, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow while making a meaningful difference in a client's life.

Apply today and join Comfort Keepers as an experienced caregiver who makes a difference every day.