Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant (Forest Lake Area)
- 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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What Minnesota requires of a home health aide
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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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- 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
Pay: $18–$21/hour based on experience + $3/hour Weekend Differential
Location: Forest Lake & Surrounding Communities
Comfort Keepers is looking for compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Caregivers and PCAs to join our team and provide personalized in-home care and support to clients in the Forest Lake area.
Whether you're looking for consistent part-time hours or hoping to supplement your income with additional shifts, we have weekday and weekend opportunities to fit your availability. Make a meaningful impact by helping clients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for while building rewarding connections along the way. Join Comfort Keepers and turn your compassion into a difference every day!
Benefits & Perks
- $18–$21/hour based on experience
- $3/hour Weekend Differential
- Next-day pay options
- Flexible and set schedules
- 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
What You'll Do
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Assist with personal care and daily needs
- Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping
- Provide medication reminders
- Assist with mobility and safety
- Support transportation and errands
- Support a safe and comfortable home environment
Our Interactive Caregiving approach focuses on engaging clients in their daily routines whenever possible, helping promote dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
- Dependable, compassionate, and professional
- Comfortable working independently in a client's home
- Caregiving experience is helpful but not required
Education & Career Advancement
Caregiving can be a valuable step toward a long-term healthcare career. Comfort Keepers provides training, continuing education, and opportunities to develop your skills.
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 that supports 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 costs.
Why Join Comfort Keepers?
At Comfort Keepers, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building valuable experience in home and community-based care. You'll be supported by a team that values compassion, reliability, and quality care.
Apply today to join Comfort Keepers serving Forest Lake, MN & surrounding communities. Tell us which shift or shifts you are interested in.
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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