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Freedom Home Care, LLC Owatonna, MN & Surrounding Areas Pay: $18.00–$21.00/hour, based on experience Premium 2-Hour Shifts: $22/hr Weekdays | $24/hr Weekends Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
Experienced Caregivers & CNAs — Ready for a Change?
Are you an experienced caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide, or Direct Support Professional looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills, compassion, and dedication are truly valued?
Freedom Home Care is hiring experienced caregivers to provide personalized, one-on-one care to clients in their own homes!
If you've worked in a nursing home, assisted living facility, memory care, group home, or home care setting and are looking for a change, we'd love to hear from you!
Unlike traditional facility settings, home care allows you to focus on one client at a time, build meaningful relationships, and provide the individualized attention your clients deserve.
Bring your experience to a team that appreciates the difference you make every day!
Why Choose Freedom Home Care?
We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. That's why we're committed to providing competitive pay, valuable benefits, flexible opportunities, and a supportive team.
Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- $18–$21/hour, based on experience
- $22/hour for qualifying 2-hour shifts Monday–Friday
- $24/hour for qualifying 2-hour shifts Saturday & Sunday
- $200 retention bonus after 90 days, subject to eligibility requirements
- $250 employee referral bonus, subject to eligibility requirements
- Time-and-a-half holiday pay
Full-Time Employee Benefits (40+ Hours/Week)
- Health insurance benefits for eligible employees
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contributions, subject to plan eligibility
Additional Perks
- Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities
- Day, evening, weekend, and awake overnight shifts
- One-on-one care instead of caring for multiple residents at once
- Paid annual training
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Support from our local office, nursing, and care management teams
- Opportunities to build lasting relationships with clients
Proudly Recognized for Excellence
Employer of Choice: 2022–2026 Provider of Choice: 2023–2025
These recognitions reflect our commitment to providing exceptional care and creating a positive, supportive environment for our caregivers.
Current Caregiver Opportunities
We are currently recruiting caregivers in:
- Owatonna
- Faribault
- Albert Lea
- Kenyon
- Elysian
- Surrounding communities
Available shifts and hours vary by location and individual client needs.
What You'll Do
As an In-Home Caregiver, you'll help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes.
Responsibilities vary based on each client's individualized care plan and may include:
- Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Providing mobility, transfer, and ambulation assistance
- Supporting individuals with dementia or memory-related conditions
- Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
- Providing medication reminders
- Assisting with light housekeeping and laundry
- Providing companionship and meaningful activities
- Transporting clients to appointments and errands
- Monitoring and reporting changes in a client's condition
- Completing accurate and timely care documentation
- Encouraging independence while maintaining client dignity and safety
Who We're Looking For
Previous hands-on caregiving experience is strongly preferred!
We especially encourage applicants with experience as:
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Home Health Aides (HHAs)
- Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- Assisted Living Caregivers
- Nursing Home Caregivers
- Memory Care Caregivers
- Private Duty or In-Home Caregivers
CNA certification is a plus but is not required for most positions.
Our ideal caregivers are:
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful
- Dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts
- Professional, responsible, and responsive
- Confident working independently in a client's home
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
- Able to follow individualized care plans
- Strong communicators with clients, families, and the care team
- Dedicated to providing safe, consistent, high-quality care
Required Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have their own reliable personal vehicle
- Maintain current auto insurance
- Meet Freedom Home Care's driving record requirements
- Successfully complete a Minnesota DHS background study
- Meet required TB screening requirements
- Be willing to travel to client homes within our service area, generally up to a 30-mile radius
- Be able to perform the physical requirements of assigned client care
- Be dependable and maintain consistent attendance
- Be available to work every other weekend unless otherwise agreed upon at hire
A valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance are required for this position.
Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
We offer a variety of scheduling options based on client needs, including:
- Daytime shifts
- Evening shifts
- Weekend shifts
- Awake overnight shifts
- Premium-pay 2-hour short shifts
- Split shifts
- PRN and fill-in opportunities
We work to match caregivers with available opportunities based on their experience, availability, location, and client care needs.
Available hours and schedules vary based on current client needs and are not guaranteed.
About Freedom Home Care
Freedom Home Care is a locally operated home care agency dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Our caregivers are the heart of what we do. We believe in providing compassionate, personalized care while supporting the dedicated professionals who make that care possible.
Whether you're an experienced CNA looking for a change from facility care or a seasoned home care professional seeking a supportive team, Freedom Home Care offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
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."
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your experience matters. Your dedication matters. And the care you provide makes a difference.
If you're an experienced caregiver looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay, valuable benefits, and a supportive local team, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and join the Freedom Home Care team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Freedom Home Care, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
