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VitaCare Living Proctor

Home Healthcare Aide

Proctor, MN · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

You'll assist our patients with companionship, basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. If you are looking ...

VitaCare Living Ogilvie

Care Specialist

Ogilvie, MN · On-site

You'll give our patients companionship and help with basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. You must have ...

VitaCare Living Mora

Care Specialist

Mora, MN · On-site

You'll assist our patients with companionship, basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. If you are looking ...

Procare Home LLC

Home Care Aide

Brooklyn Park, MN

$17 - $21/hr

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, charting on the client's daily activities during the shift, and other tasks that improve the ...

Procare Home LLC

Home Care Aide

Brooklyn Park, MN

$17 - $21/hr

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, charting on the client's daily activities during the shift, and other tasks that improve the ...

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How much do light housekeeping jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for light housekeeping in Minnesota is $19.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is light housekeeping?

Light housekeeping refers to basic cleaning and maintenance tasks in a home or living space. This typically includes duties such as dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, vacuuming, washing dishes, doing laundry, making beds, and tidying up rooms. Light housekeeping does not usually involve deep cleaning tasks like scrubbing carpets, washing windows, or moving heavy furniture. It is often provided as part of home care or companion services to help maintain a clean and comfortable environment for residents. The specific duties may vary depending on the employer or agency.

What are some common challenges faced in a light housekeeping role and how can they be managed?

Light housekeeping roles often require balancing multiple tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and organizing spaces within a set schedule. One common challenge is managing time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently without sacrificing quality. Additionally, adapting to the unique preferences of each household or supervisor can require good communication and flexibility. Building a routine, prioritizing tasks, and actively seeking feedback can help overcome these challenges and lead to a positive work environment.

What is the difference between Light Housekeeping vs Housekeeper?

AspectLight HousekeepingHousekeeper
ResponsibilitiesBasic cleaning tasks like dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and tidyingComprehensive cleaning, organizing, and sometimes additional duties like meal prep
CredentialsNone typically required or minimal trainingMay require experience or certification, depending on employer
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, small officesHotels, private residences, commercial settings
Employer UsageCommonly used in residential settings for light cleaningUsed broadly in hospitality and residential sectors

Light Housekeeping involves basic cleaning and tidying tasks, often in private homes, with minimal credentials needed. Housekeeper roles may include more comprehensive cleaning and sometimes additional duties, often requiring experience. Both roles are essential in maintaining cleanliness but differ in scope and complexity.

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Infographic showing various Light Housekeeping job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,558 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Home Healthcare Aide

VitaCare Living Proctor

Proctor, MN • On-site

$18 - $21/hr

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Re-posted 13 days ago

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Our busy home health agency is rapidly growing, and we’re seeking an experienced home health aide to assist us in providing superior in-home health care to clients. Our ideal candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills, and 1-3 years of experience working as an HHA or caregiver. You’ll assist our patients with companionship, basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. If you are looking for a job that relies on your compassion and empathy skills to help people lead more independent lives, look no further and apply today! Responsibilities: • Travel with patients to health care service providers, doctors’ offices, grocery stores, or for other errands, as needed • Supervise medications and assist patient in organizing, refilling, and taking medications, as well as meal planning and preparation • Help patients accomplish personal care tasks like scheduling appointments, calling doctors’ offices, and coordinating Medicare and other insurance details • Help patients complete exercise, and physical therapy and ambulate the patient as indicated in the care plan • Take care of light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, bed making, laundry, etc. • Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake. • Resident Response: Attend to resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care. • Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space. • Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards. Qualifications: • Compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communications skills • Carry a valid state driver’s license, current auto insurance, and have reliable transportation • Pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical, and possess current CPR certification and first aid training • Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs, you may also be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed • Conclusion of home health aide training programs from community colleges are acceptable - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a bonus • Extreme Ownership - takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses. • Resourcefulness - finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educate. • Big Why - the driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults. • Growth - has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day. • Humility - puts ego aside, accepts criticism, to find the best solution in all situations. • Reliability - Show up – able to be trusted when needed. • Gratitude - intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation. Compensation: $18 - $21 hourly

• Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake. • Resident Response: Attend to resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care. • Light Housekeeping: Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space. • Service Charting: Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards. • Assistance with ADLs: Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks.

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