FEMALE Home Care Caregiver needed in CHASKA AREA - 10 Hours Per Week Commitment PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!

Client is requested a female caregiver who can commit to working 10 or more hours for DAY SHIFTS per week. You will be driving to client's home within the Chaska area to provide personal and companion care. The shift lengths generally range from 3 hours to 5 hours, typically.

***This position involves driving to clients' homes/apartments. There is no “home-base”, this is a community-based role. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and valid car insurance is required. ****

LOCATIONS: You will be driving to a client's home in Chaska.

Please only apply if you are dependable and understand the importance of showing up for all scheduled shifts and communicating with office.

We are looking for a professional caregiver who:

• Has a "caregiver's heart"
• Previous caregiving experience
• A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others.
• A commitment to being present and providing quality care.
• Empathy, patience, kindness and respect
• Great verbal communication (for communication with clients and families)
• Great written communication (for documentation purposes)

A Day in The Life of a FirstLight Caregiver (varies from client to client based on their needs):

• Providing one-on-one care in a client's home or place of residence
• Providing companionship and conversation
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks
• Help with mobility, bathing and grooming.
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence care
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Shopping, errands and transportation
• Grocery shopping
• Sorting/organizing mail and assisting with bill paying.

Requirements for Professional Caregiver:

• Must have reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license
• Valid Auto Insurance
• Dementia/Alzheimer's or Memory Care Experience
• CNA Certification Preferred but not required.
• 1 year of caregiver experience.
• Mobile Phone with active service
• Must be able to complete training within 7 days.

What our Employees are saying about us! (Based on our Employee Satisfaction Survey)

• “The people and flexibility and kindness of the staff and everyone involved.”
• “What I like most is the communication and Teamwork!”
• “I feel valued and respected.”
• “I appreciate all of the excellent resources and support the agency offers their employees.”
• “The staff open door policy is what I like best.”

Your FirstLight Rewarding Benefits:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• A Great Culture of Care Work Environment where you can thrive!
• Free Learning, Development, & Recertification opportunities!
• Career Advancement that rewards and celebrates YOU!
• Competitive Pay for your career choice
• Meaningful Work to make a positive difference in the lives of others, just to name a few!
• Community involvement

Want to join our dynamic culture? Apply now.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights
• Overtime
• 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)
• How soon can you start, are you willing to complete online training and attend orientation within 7 days?
• Are you willing and able to commit to working 15 or more hours per week with us?

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)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chaska, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person