Experienced Caregiver | Part-Time & Full-Time | $18–$24/hr

Freedom Home Care, LLCOwatonna, MN & Surrounding Areas$18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience2-Hour Short Shifts: $22.00/hr Monday–Friday | $24.00/hr Saturday & SundayPart-Time | Full-Time | PRN

Join Our Caregiving Team!

Freedom Home Care is looking for compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide one-on-one care to clients in their homes throughout Owatonna and surrounding communities.

We have a variety of part-time, full-time, and PRN opportunities available. Whether you're looking for a few additional hours or a more consistent schedule, we'd love to learn more about your availability and what you're looking for.

Whether you're an experienced caregiver, CNA, healthcare student, or someone with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply!

Current Caregiver Openings

We currently have caregiving opportunities available in Faribault, Albert Lea, Elysian, Kenyon, and surrounding communities, including:

• Faribault: Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Faribault: Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM

• Faribault: – Awake Overnights: | 10:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Albert Lea: Mondays & Thursdays | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

• Albert Lea – Awake Overnights: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | 10:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Elysian: Every other Friday | 5:30 PM–9:30 PM and every other weekend | Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 5:30 PM–9:30 PMWeekend availability must include both split shifts.

• Kenyon – PRN: Day shifts available

Additional shifts and opportunities may become available as new clients are added!

Don't see a schedule that works for you? Apply anyway! Our client needs are always changing, and additional day, evening, weekend, overnight, PRN, short-shift, and live-in opportunities may become available.

Why Work With Freedom Home Care?

We value the important work our caregivers do and offer:

• $18–$21/hour, based on experience
• Premium pay for 2-hour short shifts: $22/hour Monday–Friday and $24/hour Saturday & Sunday
• $200 retention bonus after 90 days
• $250 employee referral bonus after eligibility requirements are met
• Time-and-a-half holiday pay
• Part-time, full-time, and PRN opportunities
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Health insurance options for eligible employees
• Paid annual training
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Support from our local office, nursing, and care management teams

Proudly Recognized As

Employer of Choice (2022–2026)Provider of Choice (2023–2025)

These recognitions reflect our commitment to our clients and to the caregivers who make a difference in their lives every day.

Make a Difference — One Client at a Time

At Freedom Home Care, our caregivers provide personalized, one-on-one support to clients in the comfort of their own homes.

Home care gives you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities are based on each client's individual care plan and may include:

• Personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Mobility, transfers, and ambulation
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Transportation and errands
• Companionship and activities
• Dementia and memory-care support
• Safety supervision
• Completing required care documentation
• Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition
• Helping clients maintain as much independence as possible

What We're Looking For

We're looking for caregivers who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts
• Professional and responsive
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home
• Comfortable assisting with personal care
• Able to follow an individualized care plan
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, families, and the Freedom Home Care team

Previous caregiving experience is preferred but not required for all opportunities. CNA certification is a plus but is not required unless specified for a particular client assignment.

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 dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of assigned client care

A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current auto insurance are required for this position.

Scheduling Opportunities

Because home care is based on individual client needs, schedules may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Awake overnight shifts
• 2-hour short shifts — $22/hr Monday–Friday and $24/hr Saturday & Sunday
• Split shifts
• PRN/fill-in opportunities

Available hours and schedules vary based on current client needs.

About Freedom Home Care

Freedom Home Care provides personalized in-home care that helps individuals remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Our caregivers are an important part of our care team. We believe exceptional home care starts with compassionate caregivers who are dependable, professional, and committed to the people they serve.

What Our Caregivers Say

"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? Apply today to 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.