<p>This home caregiver role with Apex Companion Care places you in the Hilliard, Florida area, providing in-home personal care and daily living support that allows clients to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network and offers a clear path for professional development, competitive hourly pay, and a full benefits package for those seeking meaningful, community-based caregiving work.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $10.00–$24.23, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Development pathways into additional roles within the broader organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>In-home care setting serving clients across the Hilliard, Florida area</li> <li>Personal care responsibilities include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Client monitoring responsibilities include documenting vital signs, changes in condition, and incident reporting</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Caregiver is responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment as directed</li> <li>Caseload spans clients of varying ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — adaptability across diverse home situations is essential</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network affiliated with LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle with current insurance, and reliable transportation — or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of 40-hour AHCA-mandated training OR passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse client populations regardless of age, background, disability, or financial circumstance</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Flexible availability preferred to meet variable client scheduling needs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hilliard is a small, close-knit community in Nassau County in northeastern Florida, situated near the Georgia border and within reasonable driving distance of Jacksonville. The area offers a quiet, rural pace of life with low cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the amenities of a major metropolitan area. For caregivers who value community connection and a slower-paced lifestyle outside a large urban center, Hilliard is a comfortable and affordable place to build a career in home-based care.</p>