<p>This Personal Care Aide (Caregiver) role is based in Lutz, Florida, serving clients in Lutz and the surrounding areas through a nationally recognized post-acute and home care network. The position centers on enabling individuals to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes by providing hands-on personal care, household support, and health monitoring. PRN (as-needed) shifts offer genuine scheduling flexibility — a strong fit for caregivers who need to balance other commitments while maintaining consistent, meaningful patient contact.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $10.00 – $24.23 per hour, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>PRN / flexible shift structure — choose hours that fit your schedule in the Lutz area</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program (eligibility-dependent)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility-dependent)</li> <li>Clear performance expectations with defined pathways for career development into additional roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care model — all services delivered in clients' private residences across Lutz and surrounding communities</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>Health monitoring responsibilities include documenting client condition, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment appropriately</li> <li>Client population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — adaptability across diverse home situations is essential</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with established clinical protocols and support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid driver's license with active vehicle insurance and reliable personal transportation, or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Current CPR certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours across varying shift patterns</li> <li>Ability to function effectively in any home environment regardless of client age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Preferred: 6 or more months of prior home care experience</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lutz is a suburban community in northern Hillsborough County, situated between Tampa and Wesley Chapel — offering residents easy access to the amenities of a major metro area while maintaining a quieter, residential feel. The area features strong school options, abundant parks and lakes, and a cost of living that remains competitive relative to coastal Florida markets. For caregivers who value community roots and a manageable commute, Lutz and its surrounding neighborhoods represent a stable, family-friendly base.</p>