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Experienced In-Home Caregiver / CNA – Day Shifts
Mankato, MN & Surrounding Areas | $18–$24/Hour | Every Other Weekend
Love Caregiving, But Tired of Feeling Rushed?
What if you could spend more time caring for one person instead of rushing between several?
At Freedom Home Care, we believe great caregiving is about more than completing tasks. It's about building relationships, treating people with dignity, and making a meaningful difference in someone's life.
We're looking for experienced, dependable, and compassionate In-Home Caregivers and CNAs to join our growing team in Mankato and surrounding communities.
Whether you're an experienced CNA looking for a change from facility work or a professional caregiver who loves providing one-on-one care, we'd love to meet you!
If you take pride in showing up, doing your best, and making your clients feel valued, you may be exactly who we're looking for!
Why Caregivers Choose Freedom Home Care
One Client at a Time
Enjoy the opportunity to focus on one client at a time, build meaningful relationships, and provide personalized care without the constant rush of a busy facility.
Support From a Team That Cares
Our office, scheduling, and nursing teams work together to provide guidance, answer questions, and help you feel prepared for your assignments.
Know Your Client Before You Start
We provide client-specific introductions and training so you understand your client's routines, care needs, and expectations before working independently.
Consistent Clients & Scheduling Opportunities
We strive to provide consistent client assignments and schedules that align with your availability and our clients' needs.
Your Hard Work Doesn't Go Unnoticed
We recognize and celebrate our caregivers through employee appreciation, shout-outs, contests, rewards, and team events.
We know that when caregivers feel supported and appreciated, they can provide their very best care.
We're Hiring for Morning & Day Shifts!
Service Area: Mankato, North Mankato, and surrounding communities within approximately 30 miles.
We are currently seeking experienced caregivers with reliable morning and daytime availability. Our clients have different care needs, so shift lengths and schedules vary.
Examples of Available Shift Times:
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Split shifts, such as 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Looking for More Hours?
Because we provide one-on-one care in clients' homes, schedules may include a combination of shorter and longer visits. Caregivers interested in additional hours may have opportunities to work with multiple clients throughout the day.
Important Scheduling Information:
- Morning and daytime availability needed
- Every-other-weekend availability required
- Part-time opportunities with the potential for additional hours
- Shift lengths and schedules vary based on client needs
- Opportunities to build hours by working with multiple clients
- Consistent client assignments whenever possible
We work to match caregivers with clients based on availability, experience, location, and client care needs.
Our clients depend on us, and we depend on our caregivers. Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to your assigned schedule are essential.
Competitive Pay, Benefits & Perks
Earn $18–$24 Per Hour!
At Freedom Home Care, we recognize that your time, experience, and dedication are valuable. That's why we offer competitive hourly pay, including higher pay rates for qualifying shorter shifts!
Our Pay Structure:
- $18–$21/hour: Regular caregiver shifts, based on experience
- $22/hour: Qualifying 2-hour shifts, Monday–Friday
- $24/hour: Qualifying 2-hour shifts, Saturday & Sunday
Shorter shifts shouldn't mean your time is worth less! Our premium short-shift rates help make those visits more worthwhile while ensuring our clients receive the dependable care they need.
Additional Benefits & Perks
- Biweekly pay
- $200 retention bonus after 90 days
- $250 employee referral bonus
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Paid orientation
- Client-specific training and introductions
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee rewards and recognition through Zingage
- Caregiver appreciation events, contests, and incentives
- Health insurance eligibility for qualifying full-time employees
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
At Freedom Home Care, we value the time you give, the care you provide, and the difference you make every day!
What You'll Do as an In-Home Caregiver
You'll help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while providing the compassionate, personalized care they deserve.
Depending on each client's individual care plan, your responsibilities may include:
- Personal Care: Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care
- Mobility Assistance: Transfers, walking, repositioning, and fall prevention
- Daily Living Support: Helping clients with everyday activities while encouraging independence
- Meal Preparation: Preparing meals and assisting with nutrition and hydration
- Medication Reminders: Providing reminders according to the client's care plan
- Companionship: Offering conversation, encouragement, and meaningful engagement
- Light Housekeeping: Helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home
- Communication & Documentation: Following care plans, documenting services, and promptly reporting client concerns or changes in condition
Every client has different needs, and we expect our caregivers to approach each assignment with patience, professionalism, and respect.
What We're Looking For
We're not just looking for someone to fill a shift. We're looking for caregivers our clients and their families can count on.
Required Qualifications
- Previous professional, hands-on caregiving experience
- Experience providing personal cares and assisting with activities of daily living
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable personal vehicle and current auto insurance
- Ability to successfully complete a Minnesota DHS Background Study
- Ability to complete required pre-employment screening and training
- Morning and daytime availability
- Availability to work every other weekend
- Willingness to travel to assigned clients within our service area
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication
- Ability to follow care plans, company policies, and instructions from the care team
CNA certification is a plus, but not required for applicants with qualifying professional caregiving experience.
What Makes a Great Caregiver at Freedom Home Care?
We believe great caregivers bring more than experience. They bring compassion, accountability, and a genuine commitment to the people they serve.
Our ideal caregivers:
- Show up and follow through. Clients and families depend on consistent, reliable care.
- Treat clients with dignity and respect. Every person deserves patience, kindness, and compassion.
- Take initiative. They recognize what needs to be done and take pride in doing it well.
- Communicate professionally. They respond to important updates, ask questions, and keep the office informed.
- Follow care plans. They understand the importance of providing care according to each client's individual needs.
- Respect boundaries. They maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate relationships with clients.
- Work as a team. They understand that quality care requires cooperation, flexibility, and communication.
- Are open to learning. They accept feedback, ask questions, and continuously strive to improve.
If you're someone who takes pride in being the caregiver everyone can count on, we want you on our team!
Ready for a Change From Facility Care?
If you've worked in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other healthcare setting, you know how rewarding caregiving can be. You also know how difficult it can be when you're constantly rushing from one resident to another.
In home care, you have the opportunity to:
- Focus on one client at a time
- Build meaningful, lasting relationships
- Provide personalized, compassionate care
- Help clients maintain their independence
- Make a difference in a more personal environment
- See the positive impact of your care every day
You became a caregiver because you care about people. We want to give you the opportunity to make that difference, one client at a time.
About Freedom Home Care
At Freedom Home Care, our mission is to help individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home.
We also believe exceptional care begins with exceptional caregivers.
We're committed to building a team based on compassion, respect, communication, teamwork, and accountability.
We want our caregivers to feel proud of the work they do and know that their contributions matter.
Proudly Recognized
Employer of Choice | 2022–2026
Provider of Choice | 2023–2025
These recognitions reflect our commitment to quality care and creating a positive experience for both our clients and caregivers.
Hear From One of Our Caregivers
"I love working for Freedom Home Care because this company allows clients to remain in their homes with exceptional care and companionship. I feel genuinely fulfilled, knowing I'm bettering myself and those I care for."
Your Experience Matters. Your Compassion Makes the Difference.
If you're an experienced caregiver or CNA who wants daytime hours, meaningful one-on-one care, competitive pay, and a team that values your dedication, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference, take pride in their responsibilities, and become a dependable part of the Freedom Home Care team.
Apply Today!
Join Freedom Home Care and experience the difference of caregiving where your work matters, your clients matter, and YOU matter!
Freedom Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
