Care Assistant

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Provide personal care for elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in home or facility settings .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMarshall • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care for elderly and disabled individuals, including assistance with daily living activities and adherence to safety and infection-control policies. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Personal Care AssistanceDocumentation MaintenanceInfection-Control ProceduresEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Activities of Daily Living AssistanceHousekeeping ServicesMeal PreparationPatient Status ReportingWorkflow Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseCNA Certification

Industry Keywords

Home Health CareElderly CareConvalescent CareDisabled Persons CarePatient Care Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal care for elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in home or facility settings
Assist patients with activities of daily living
Provide personal care as directed and delegated by the nurse according to the established plan of care
Provide housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping services
Assist patients with prescribed social activities
Maintain timely and accurate documentation
Report changes in patient status to the supervisor
Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
Adhere to environmental, safety, and infection-control policies and procedures
Coordinate workflow with other team members in a multidisciplinary environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to work the specified hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 72 hours per pay period
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Driver's License required upon hire
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification required upon hire if working in Minnesota
Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
Less than 1 year in home health care or a related health care field preferred
High School or GED Equivalent preferred
Active CNA license in the state of practice preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
Student Loan Repayment Program: extra payment of $167 per month, up to $10,000
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Benefits for qualifying part-time and full-time employees
Disability accommodation support for online applications