Awake Overnight Caregiver | PRN | Albert Lea, MN

Caregiver | $18–$21/hr | Consistent Hours | Bonuses
Location: Albert Lea

Looking for consistent hours, supportive leadership, and a caregiving team that has your back?

At Freedom Home Care, we know that being a great caregiver takes more than compassion. It takes communication, preparation, and a team you can count on.

We're looking for a compassionate, patient, and dependable caregiver to provide one-on-one care for an individual living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Albert Lea.

This position includes awake Sunday overnight hours, with opportunities for additional daytime shifts.

Let's Be Honest About Caregiving

Nobody wants to walk into a client's home without knowing what to expect.

You deserve to know your schedule, understand your client's needs, and feel confident that someone is available when you need support.

That's what we work hard to provide at Freedom Home Care.

Your Schedule

Sunday Awake Overnight: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• • • Sunday Awake Overnight: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

    • Day Shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Consistent scheduled hours with an established client

    • Opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on client needs and availability

    Please Note: Overnight shifts are awake positions, meaning caregivers must remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire shift.

What Makes Freedom Home Care Different?

• No starting a case blind. We arrange an introduction to your client so you can learn their needs and routines.

• Clear communication. Know what is expected and who to contact with questions.

• Real support. Our office team, nurses, and Caregiver Leads are available to help.

• One-on-one care. Build meaningful relationships while providing personalized care.

• Recognition that matters. We appreciate caregivers who show up, work hard, and make a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

As an in-home caregiver, you'll help support the safety, comfort, and independence of an individual living with a TBI.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing attentive care throughout awake overnight shifts

• Following individualized routines and care plans

• Assisting with personal cares and daily living activities

• Supporting safe mobility and transfers

• Providing companionship, patience, and reassurance

• Completing light housekeeping and other assigned tasks

• Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition

• Accurately documenting care provided

Pay & Perks

• $18–$21 per hour

• $200 retention bonus after 90 days

• $250 employee referral bonus when eligibility requirements are met

• Zingage Rewards — earn gift cards for attendance, picking up shifts, milestones, and more

• Employee appreciation events, contests, and recognition opportunities

• Opportunities for additional hours

Training & Support

We want you to feel prepared and confident before working independently.

• Required online pre-employment training (approximately 10 hours, unpaid)

• Paid in-person orientation

• Client introductions and care plan review

• Ongoing coaching, education, and support

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, compassionate, and patient

• Comfortable staying awake and alert throughout overnight shifts

• Able to follow established routines and individualized care plans

• Strong communication and observation skills

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance

• Ability to pass a required background study

• Caregiving experience preferred

• Experience supporting individuals with TBI or neurological conditions is a plus, but not required

No previous TBI experience? That's okay! We value caregivers who are willing to learn, follow instructions, and provide compassionate, person-centered care.

Why Freedom Home Care?

Freedom Home Care is proud to have been recognized as an Employer of Choice and Provider of Choice (2023–2024).

We believe caregivers deserve respect, recognition, and the tools to succeed. Our goal is to create an environment where caregivers feel supported and valued.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a meaningful caregiving opportunity in Albert Lea, with consistent overnight hours and the possibility of additional daytime shifts, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and discover the Freedom Home Care difference!