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ACR Homes
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove and surrounding suburbs -Direct Care Professional (PT or FT)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,958 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Among our 45+ locations, ACR has 4 homes in Brooklyn Park, 2 in Brooklyn Center, and 2 in Maple Grove. Openings vary per home. Direct care professionals at ACR Homes are based in one home according to their availability and pre-scheduled monthly for a minimum of 2 shifts/week (approx 12-16 hours). Both part-time and full-time positions are available. Hours that could be available include short morning shifts (6-8a, 6-9a), day shifts (6am-2pm), evening shifts (4-10, 2-10), weekend shifts (6a-2pm, 2pm-10pm), overnight awakes (10pm-6am). Some employees choose to work a variety of shifts. Fair share of weekends is required. Openings vary per home and geographical region. No experience is necessary. You must be at least 18 years old You must have a drivers license and a relatively clean driving record You must be able and willing to provide personal care for both male and female clients You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs You must be able to work independently and you must have interpersonal skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, good judgment, and overall adjustment You must be able to see, hear, speak, interact, and write in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position Part-time requires a minimum of 10 shifts/month (2-3 shifts/week) with an increasing number of homes only requiring 2 shifts/week. Full-time employees must work at least 38-40 hours per week This is intended as a summary; additional functions and requirements are stated in the full job description Part-time Rates of Pay $16.00-$18.00/hour for day and evening shifts-dependent on placement location's Rate Exception Differential, if applicable. $18.25-$20.25/hour for weekend shifts-dependent on placement location's Rate Exception Differential, if applicable. $18.25-$20.25/hour for weekday awake overnight shifts-dependent on placement location's Rate Exception Differential, if applicable. $20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend awake overnight shifts (Friday & Saturday)-dependent on placement location's Rate Exception Differential, if applicable. Initial Training pay is $14.00/hour for part-time Full-time Rates of Pay $18.25-$20.25/hour for day and evening shifts-dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable $20.50-$22.50/hour for weekend shifts-dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable $20.50-$22.50/hour for weekday awake overnight shifts-dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable $22.75-$24.75/hour for weekend awake overnight shifts (Friday & Saturday)-dependent on placement location's rate exception differential, if applicable Initial Training pay is $16.25/hour for full-time •Ranges listed above are due to $.50-$2.00/hour House Specific Rate Exception Differentials at specific homes!