Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant - Elk River
- Weekend differential $3.00/hr
- Daily pay
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$24 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in Minnesota post a median of $20.80 an hour, the middle half $20–$21.95, across 50 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in Minnesota earn a median of $18.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Minnesota issues no home health aide credential of its own, by its own rules.
- Unlicensed home care staff need training and a competency evaluation (or a written or oral test plus a practical skills test) on the topics the law lists; staff doing delegated nursing tasks for a comprehensive home care provider need the extra topics and skills tests, or must meet Medicare's home health aide training or competency rules.
- Staying active: At least 8 hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment (Minn. Stat. 144A.4796).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Now Hiring: Experienced In-Home Caregiver – Elk River, MN
Pay: $18–$21/hour based on certification and experience + $3/hour Weekend Differential
Location: Elk River, MN & Surrounding Communities
Make a Difference Through Compassionate Care
Comfort Keepers is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and experienced In-Home Caregiver to join our team and provide quality, personalized care to clients in Elk River and surrounding communities.
Are you looking for a steady weekday schedule with opportunities to pick up extra hours? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Help clients maintain their safety, comfort, and independence by providing compassionate, non-medical assistance in the comfort of their own homes.
Prior caregiving experience is required, but no certification is needed!
Benefits & Perks
- $18–$21/hour based on certification and experience
- $3/hour weekend differential
- Next-day pay options
- Flexible scheduling to help build a schedule that fits your life
- Set schedules available
- 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
What You'll Do
As an In-Home Caregiver, you'll provide non-medical support tailored to each client's needs. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene
- Providing bed-bound personal care
- Assisting with mobility and transfers
- Preparing meals and supporting 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 encourages clients to participate in their daily routines whenever possible, helping promote dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.
Qualifications
Previous caregiving experience is required. Certification is not required.
We're looking for someone who is
- At least 18 years old
- Experienced as a Caregiver, CNA, HHA, PCA, RA, DSP, or similar role
- Experienced with dementia care
- Experienced with bed-bound personal care
- Comfortable assisting with mobility and transfers
- Experienced with mechanical lifts, such as Hoyer or similar equipment, strongly preferred
- Comfortable working in a home with pets
- Compassionate, dependable, and responsible
- Able to work independently and communicate effectively
- Equipped with a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Able to provide availability within 8:00 AM–4:00 PM as needed
Education & Career Advancement
Comfort Keepers supports caregivers who want to strengthen 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 , supporting 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 education and growing your healthcare career, apply today and learn more about this opportunity.
Why Join Comfort Keepers?
At Comfort Keepers, we value experienced caregivers who bring compassion, reliability, and professionalism to their work. You'll receive ongoing support, training, and opportunities to grow while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients.
Apply today and join Comfort Keepers as an experienced caregiver making a difference every day.
From Comfort Keepers of Anoka, MN's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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